Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead

Technical Director – Catchment Science Team

Lead a portfolio of high‑profile groundwater and water resources projects within the Sustainable Water Management Consulting group and oversee the learning and development of hydro geologists on the team.

Direct and manage projects covering groundwater and water resources modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation and environmental impact assessment to support national projects.

Guide junior and mid‑level hydro geologists, develop structured training programmes, and drive capability growth and succession planning for the next five years.

Contribute to innovation, define scope and approach, and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Sustainable Water Management and Ground & Water specialists.

Prepare high‑quality proposals, identify new opportunities, and support framework delivery to maintain and grow a strong project pipeline.

Collaborate across disciplines – hydrogeology, EIA, water resources, mining – and internationally with WSP colleagues to deliver integrated project outcomes.

• Strong experience in groundwater and water environment assessment, including groundwater and water resources modelling, EIA, WFD, conceptualisation and site investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework for water management.
• Proven ability to lead and direct projects from inception to delivery, with financial and programme management experience.
• Experience with framework delivery is desirable; clear understanding of client needs and a track record of winning work and securing repeat business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence, engage and develop junior colleagues; strong commercial awareness and experience preparing successful proposals.
• Excellent report writing and analytical and technical review skills, with the ability to solve challenging hydrogeological and hydrological problems.
• Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing).
• MSc in Hydrogeology and a BSc degree in a related discipline such as geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering or environmental science.

Work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy, flexibility to work from home two days a week, and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and belonging with support for diverse backgrounds, employee resource groups, and a culture of inclusion.

Health and wellbeing support, including the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.

Flexibility such as the “WSP My Hour”, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement.

Development and training opportunities, mentoring, and chartership support.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.