**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?** At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. **A little more about your role…** Due to strong and sustained growth in our Sustainable Water Management (SWM) business we are seeking experienced professionals to join our team of over 300 water science and engineering professionals to further strengthen our project delivery and technical capability in a wide range of water environment and EIA projects for our clients in the Highways and Energy Sectors. The SWM business operates as a national team and work is shared around the team in a fair and transparent way, ensuring project allocation takes into account personal interests and development aspirations as much as is practicable. As a senior member of the team you would be actively involved in the continued growth, development and resourcing of the team. We are looking for a proficient professional who has experience working with Highway Authorities and/or the energy generation & transmission sector. You will have a competent and detailed understanding of key legislation, policies and guidance such as the DMRB, the Water Framework Directive Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the National Planning Policy Framework (in relation to the water environment). With preferred strengths in water quality, EIA and sustainable drainage you will ideally have familiarity with other water environment disciplines to aid delivery of more complex projects for a range of clients. The appointment would be at Associate Director grade. We can be flexible on location within the UK and offer a true hybrid work arrangement. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects but the main focus of your work is likely to be delivering and taking technical lead roles on water environment and water quality projects for Highway Authorities, working as their trusted advisor to develop policy and strategy and provide expert technical support. Other areas of work may include leading and coordinating water environment input (including flood risk, geomorphology, water quality and hydrogeology) to EIAs for highways and energy projects. Your work will be varied but will include technical, management and commercial responsibilities. Sharing your technical expertise and mentoring others in the team will also be an important part of your role. Responsibilities will include: + Playing a leading role in project delivery, including managing the interface with clients and internal stakeholders. Supervising, coordinating and reviewing the inputs of others within the business to deliver high quality technical outputs that meet client requirements. + To manage or direct projects effectively, balancing programme, budget and quality requirements, and ensuring that the highest health and safety standards are adhered to. + Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues. + Provide technical expert support for clients in regard to the water environment, particularly water quality. + Engaging positively and professionally with clients in developing a trusted advisor role. + Leading business development activities and being responsible for the development of proposals to clients. + Support the development of our growth strategy in Sustainable Water Management + Develop solutions that address client issues, challenges, and needs in collaboration with project or team leaders. + Demonstrating positive H&S behaviours and championing this amongst the wider team. + Playing a key role in growing WSP’s technical capability, knowledge and innovation base to develop new services for our clients. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** Skills / Experience + Experience working as a water environment technical advisor to Highways Authorities. + Demonstrable experience of leading or major contributor to technical inputs and teams for successful project delivery. + Excellent knowledge of the DMRB, Water Framework Directive Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the National Planning Policy Framework (in relation to the water environment). + Experience in acting as expert witness in planning inquiries including the preparation of proofs of evidence. + Excellent knowledge and understanding of water environment EIA, water quality assessment and sustainable drainage systems + Experience in preparing water environment guidance documents, policy statements, strategy and implementation plans + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful track record in managing client and stakeholder relationships + You should have practical project management experience, including management of project teams, and be comfortable managing challenging projects Qualifications + A degree in a relevant environmental, geographical, science or engineering discipline is essential + Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci or CEng **Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.** Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. **With us, you can. Apply today.** We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. **Health & Wellbeing** We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. **Flex your time** To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development** We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. **\#WeAreWSP** _Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application._