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WSP

2 months ago

Technical Director – Geochemistry

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Job Summary

Lead WSP’s UK & Ireland Mine Water Team as a Technical Director (Geochemist/Hydrogeochemist), delivering geochemical water-rock interaction studies to help predict, prevent, and manage metal leaching and acid rock drainage in mining projects. Combine technical leadership with project direction, proposal and cost-estimate work, client relationship management, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team. Support business development through bids, marketing, and conference/tradeshow participation.

Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Ireland

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Executive & General Management

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide technical expertise to deliver permitting, baseline, engineering, operational support, and closure studies focused on mining (with opportunities in other industries).
•Collaborate across the Mining Team and business to strategise and implement business objectives.
•Manage projects end-to-end, including drafting proposals and cost estimates, client liaison, financial management, invoices, project closure, and client feedback (with project management support).
•Lead, mentor, and work with scientists, engineers, and other professionals within the Mine Water team to grow technical expertise and commercial awareness.
•Drive business development through bid/proposal preparation, marketing activities, and supporting participation in tradeshow and conferences, including maintaining client relationships.
•Ensure business-related travel in the UK/Ireland and overseas based on project needs.
•Model health, safety, and wellbeing awareness and align actions with equality policy and the code of conduct.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym Membership

Key Requirements

•Advanced degree (MSc or Ph.D) or equivalent in geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, applied, or environmental geology/chemistry.
•Substantial, broad experience in mine water geochemistry and knowledge of national and international geochemical best-practice guidelines and regulations.
•Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and delivery, including a proven track record managing and contributing to large, multi-disciplinary projects.
•Strong written communication skills for technical reports and proposals, with required English proficiency (French or Spanish valued).
•Professional registration (or working towards it) and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development and client service.

Experience:MiningMine water geochemistryHydrogeochemistryEnvironmental geologyEnvironmental chemistryGeochemical studies

Education:Master's in Geochemistry / Hydrogeochemistry / Geology or Chemistry (as described)

Skills:Technical leadershipClient serviceCollaborationMentoringCommunication

Languages:EnglishFrenchSpanish

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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