Overview

Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

What you will do

• Lead the technical delivery of projects covering all aspects of water resources hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring and groundwater quality.
• Project direction including financial and change control and quality assurance through checking and reviewing.
• Mentor, develop and supervise junior colleagues with opportunities for formal people management. Work with the Technical Lead in SWMC to develop a programme of hydrogeology training.
• Collaborate with the team and the current Hydrogeology and Groundwater Services Lead to develop and agree scopes of services.
• Generate high quality bid proposals and develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.
• Undertake and supervise the production of high quality client- and public-facing deliverables, with strong communication and the ability to present the visualization and interpretation of complex data.
• Work collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to deliver the hydrogeological aspects of a wide range of challenging projects, including collaboration with hydrogeologists in Ground & Water, EIA and Mining Teams.
• Promote a safety-first attitude in line with WSP's health and safety policy and procedures.

What we are looking for

• Groundwater and Water Resources modelling to support water resource estimation and management, as well as environmental impact assessment.
• A strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework of UK water management.
• Strong project management and direction skills, with experience of delivering projects from start to finish; framework management is desirable.
• Clear understanding of client needs, opportunities and challenges, with a track record of leading and winning work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels, especially in the technical development of junior staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in identifying and developing business opportunities and preparing winning proposals.
• Excellent report-writing, technical review, numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and problem-solving in hydrogeological/hydrological contexts.

Qualifications

• MSc in Hydrogeology combined with a BSc in a related discipline (e.g., geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science).
• You will have gained, or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our aim is to create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our dedicated teams in the UK and Ireland work with government departments, water companies and other sectors to deliver a broad range of projects.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days a week from home) and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging with a culture that values diversity and supports employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing programmes, including Thrive, Virtual GP services, workplace adjustments, gym membership support and menopause resources.
• Flexible working arrangements and options to purchase additional leave; ability to use bank holidays flexibly.
• Development opportunities, mentoring and Chartership support.

EEO statement: We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.

Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom.