Associate Director - Civil Engineering (Water / AMP8) in Leeds

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A Little More About Your Role… Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector in the UK and internationally. We hold long-term framework agreements with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water, and strong relationships with blue-chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.

Due to a significant increase in demand, we are actively recruiting experienced Civil Engineers to support the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can tailor opportunities to fulfil your career ambitions. If you are working in a different engineering sector, we offer mentoring and training to support your transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complementary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas
• Build relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiatives
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development
• Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related design
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development
• Client-facing experience
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Or not quite the role you were looking for. Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to other roles we may have available.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, and your community. Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting a culture of inclusion. Our employee resource groups promote inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments. The Gymflex scheme offers discounts on gym memberships, and we provide menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments. We offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.