Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead high-profile groundwater projects? As Technical Director - Hydrogeology Lead at WSP, you will direct a diverse portfolio of projects within the Catchment Science team of our Sustainable Water Management Consulting group. This role involves leading groundwater and water resources modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to support decision making on nationally important projects.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of groundwater capability by mentoring junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, developing structured training programs, and leading capability growth and succession planning over the next five years. You will influence the technical direction of a national team, contribute to innovation, define project scopes, and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Sustainable Water Management and Ground and Water specialists.

In addition, you will help secure future work by preparing high-quality proposals, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting framework delivery to maintain and grow a strong project pipeline. Collaboration is key, and you will work across disciplines and with international WSP colleagues to deliver integrated project outcomes.

Our Catchment Science team provides expert services in water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, hydroecology, and hydrogeology to a wide range of high-profile clients including government departments, water industry, power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial, and oil and gas sectors. With significant growth in demand across the UK Water Company Sector and regulators, this role offers a dynamic and supportive environment for a motivated individual to fulfil their potential and contribute to landmark projects worldwide.

Experience
- Strong expertise in groundwater and water environment assessment including groundwater and water resources modelling, EIA, Water Framework Directive (WFD), conceptualisation, and site investigation.
- In-depth understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework for water management.
- Proven track record of leading and directing projects from inception to delivery, including financial and programme management.
- Experience with framework delivery is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to understand client needs, win work, and secure repeat business.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, engage, and develop junior colleagues.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities and preparing successful proposals.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and technical review skills with the ability to solve complex hydrogeological and hydrological problems.

About you
You are a talented, enthusiastic, and committed professional eager to lead and grow a technical team. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are motivated to contribute to the future success of the business. You have strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering high-quality technical solutions on nationally significant projects.

Qualifications
- Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing) in a relevant discipline.
- MSc in Hydrogeology combined with a BSc degree in a related field such as geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or environmental science.