Technical Director - Wastewater Network Modelling

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

At WSP, we’re investing in talented leaders who want to shape the future of our water environment. As an Associate Director, you’ll play a key role in guiding our teams, strengthening our technical capability, and influencing how we deliver industry‑leading outcomes for our clients. This is not just another project delivery role; it's a genuine opportunity to broaden your impact, deepen your technical expertise, and help steer the direction of a high‑performing and growing discipline working with clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water, and Southern Water.

There is a real opportunity for progression by combining your technical and industry knowledge with the right behaviours to encourage and develop others. You will be part of an award winning water team within a network of 350 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team.

• Lead the development of our urban drainage modelling capability, ensuring the team remains ahead of the curve on evolving methods, tools, and standards
• Support the team lead with the day‑to‑day management of our technical delivery team
• Provide authoritative technical input on urban drainage projects, working closely with our wastewater team to support innovative and efficient project delivery
• Apply independent professional judgement to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation
• Build strong, trusted client relationships and facilitate internal and external project meetings
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth opportunities
• Represent WSP in industry forums and conferences
• Share knowledge widely, contributing to the development of the wider water team

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (Info Works ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our…