Job Description
Associate / Associate Director Drainage Engineer (Development) at WSP. Based in the Basingstoke office.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and nurture excellent relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
* Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving both independently and as a collaborator.
* Manage and execute projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.
* Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
* Extensive experience in detailed drainage design through to construction.
* Lead a team in the preparation and submission of S104 applications, providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
* Utilise comprehensive understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.
* Review technical reports, effectively conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
* Lead discussions with the Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), Environment Agency (EA) and Water Authorities (WA).
* Champion health and safety practices within the workplace and during the design process.
* Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE or CIWEM.
* Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
* Strong experience in preparing and submitting S104 applications and providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
* Detailed knowledge of industry guidelines such as NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and relevant technical standards.
* Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.
* Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership.
* Demonstrating behaviours and attitudes aligned with WSP core values.
* Collaborating with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and share market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
* Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group (TLG) to promote technical innovation and improvements for infrastructure development on major projects.
* Supporting the Place Lead to establish WSP Development in the local marketplace and raise its profile.
* Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector.
* Support the Place Lead in leading the Development team alongside other Senior Team Members.
* Leadership of Development / Development Infrastructure projects.
* Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.
* Winning work from key accounts and aligning the business to secure major opportunities and increasing order book.
* Mentoring and coaching Mid-Career Professionals in Client Management, Project Management & Leadership.
* Leading and supporting bids by reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value commercially and technically.
* Supporting all aspects of H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensuring the team complies with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you meet some, but not all, criteria, apply and we can discuss alignment for this role and other opportunities within the team.
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