Associate / Technical Director - Hydrogeology

WSP
Manchester, Nottingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Oxford, Reading, London, Bristol
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: mastersSkills: ["Interpersonal skills","Influencing","Stakeholder engagement","Developing others","Commercial awareness","Report writing","Analytical and technical review"]

Lead major groundwater and water resources projects for the Catchment Science team, covering modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation, and EIA to support nationally important decisions. Shape UK groundwater capability by guiding junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, building training, and contributing to innovation, proposal development, and framework delivery. Collaborate across disciplines and global WSP colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes.

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Associate / Technical Director - Hydrogeology

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Job Summary

Lead major groundwater and water resources projects for the Catchment Science team, covering modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, hydrogeological conceptualisation, and EIA to support nationally important decisions. Shape UK groundwater capability by guiding junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, building training, and contributing to innovation, proposal development, and framework delivery. Collaborate across disciplines and global WSP colleagues to deliver integrated outcomes.
Location: Manchester, Nottingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Oxford, Reading, London, Bristol
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead major groundwater and water resources projects, directing modelling, groundwater flooding, monitoring, water quality, conceptualisation, and EIA for decision-making.
  • •Guide junior and mid-level hydrogeologists, support structured training, and contribute to capability growth and succession planning over the next five years.
  • •Influence technical direction by defining scopes/approaches, collaborating with senior leaders, and contributing to innovation.
  • •Win and secure future work by preparing high-quality proposals, identifying new opportunities, and supporting framework delivery.
  • •Collaborate across disciplines and geographies (hydrogeology, EIA, water resources, mining) to deliver integrated project outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkPaid LeaveGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Strong experience in groundwater and water environment assessment, including groundwater and water resources modelling, EIA, WFD, conceptualisation, and site investigation.
  • •Understanding of UK hydrogeology and the regulatory framework for water management.
  • •Proven ability to lead and direct projects from inception to delivery, including financial and programme management.
  • •Clear track record of understanding client needs, winning work, and securing repeat business.
  • •Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing) plus an MSc Hydrogeology and a BSc in a related discipline (geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or environmental science).
Education:Master's in Hydrogeology (MSc) and related discipline (BSc, e.g., geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science)
Skills:Interpersonal skillsInfluencingStakeholder engagementDeveloping othersCommercial awarenessReport writingAnalytical and technical review
Certifications:Chartered status (or equivalent senior standing)

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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