What you will do
This role is a critical leadership position within WSP’s UK and Ireland mining business and involves the building and development of a client-focused mine water treatment team. The UK and Ireland mine water business is globally connected to other WSP regions, and it is expected that there would be significant integration with other regional teams as part of the role.
A key aspect of the role is the strategic development of our client-focused water stewardship initiative, supporting our clients in achieving their water intensity and efficiency targets and sustainability objectives.
WSP strives to be the consultant of choice for our client partners. This leadership role would involve exposure to and responsibility for developing both effective client relationships and purposeful solutions to their challenges.
WSP’s Mining Team is a fully integrated, multidisciplinary and global team that aims to be the consultant of choice for our clients. Our client base is global and we work internationally from all of our mining team locations. We have a mature client programme serving our key mining clients while maintaining a diverse mix of projects from juniors, mid-tiers and majors. Our Mine Water team is deeply engaged in Water Stewardship as a key pillar to support clients in their ESG and Net Zero objectives. Our team has the capacity to support clients across the mining life cycle from development through to closure and reclamation, forming multi-disciplinary teams with experience across the mining spectrum to meet challenging project needs. Our professional area networks (PANs) connect professionals globally through an organized and interactive program, enabling knowledge sharing to drive innovation.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:
* A minimum Bachelor level qualification in process or chemical engineering.
* Masters or PhD level qualification in Engineering Management.
* A proven track record in building, developing, and leading Mine Water Treatment teams with a strong employee retention record and substantial demonstrable professional experience.
* Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and business development with the ability to source projects.
* Demonstrated leadership in HSSE through the implementation of HSSE policies and procedures and ability to positively affect the Health and Safety culture of an organisation.
* Experience across various jurisdictions globally.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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About Us
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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 & 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 so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups to promote our 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to a GP at a time and place that suits you, and we provide reasonable workplace adjustments as needed. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme and a menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers flexible working arrangements and the “WSP My Hour” concept, allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust time as needed. We also offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We invest in development and training to support your growth, including training, mentoring, or Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP
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.
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