Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that address critical groundwater challenges across water resources, environmental, and infrastructure sectors. As a Technical Director leading the Catchment Science team within our Sustainable Water Management Consulting group, you will oversee the technical delivery of projects involving water resources hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, flooding, monitoring, and quality. Your role will include project direction with financial and quality assurance responsibilities, mentoring junior colleagues, and collaborating closely with other disciplines and teams across WSP's global business. You will also play a key role in developing hydrogeology training programmes and securing a strong pipeline of project work. This position offers significant scope for career progression during a period of succession and growth. You will contribute to high-profile UK and international projects, working with government agencies, water companies, and various industrial sectors. WSP fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise and leadership will be highly valued.

About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts. Our UK and Ireland team of more than 9,000 professionals is committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

What We Offer
We prioritise work-life balance, inclusivity, and wellbeing. Our Thrive programme supports your health, including Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and the “WSP My Hour” initiative allow you to balance personal and professional commitments. We invest in your development through training, mentoring, and support for professional chartership.

Experience
- Extensive experience in groundwater and water resources modelling to support resource estimation, management, and environmental impact assessments
- Strong understanding of UK hydrogeology and regulatory frameworks
- Proven project management skills, including financial and change control, with experience managing projects from inception to completion
- Experience with framework management is desirable
- Demonstrated success in client engagement, business development, and preparing winning proposals
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and influence junior staff
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and develop business opportunities
- Exceptional report writing, technical review, numerical, and analytical skills with attention to detail

About You
You are a highly motivated, numerate professional with excellent communication skills. You thrive both working independently and collaboratively within teams. You have a passion for technical excellence and leadership, with a commitment to developing others and growing business opportunities. You embrace a 'safety first' mindset aligned with company policies and demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions.

Qualifications
- MSc in Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related discipline such as geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or environmental science
- Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body