Associate Director – Contaminated Land

Job Description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

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Responsibilities

* Leading a team of Geo Environmental staff solving challenging contaminated land issues
* Responsible for the technical output of the team – preparing reports and checking those prepared by others.
* Developing junior and mid level staff as they develop their technical skills in an evolving sector
* Business Development – Liaison with new and potential clients
* Preapation of Proposals
* Project management from technical, health & safety and commercial perspectives including liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, subcontractors and WSP staff.
* Working with other colleagues in environment, ground engineering and mining in Ireland on multidisciplinary projects.

YOUR TEAM

* The Ireland Environment team includes a group of environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, ecologists and planners who work across a wide range of sectors in Ireland. The contaminated land team fits within the environment sector across a flat structure.
* The typical project work for the team includes detailed environmental assessments, quantitative risk assessment, remedial options assessment and specialist advice as needed.
* Our clients are predominantly based in the power, manufacturing, mining, waste, land development and pharma sectors,
* You will report directly to the Geo Environmental Director who is the Ireland Environment Business Lead for WSP Ireland
* We have an inclusive culture and operate with a flat organisation encouraging people development and responsibility for our actions. We are solutions focused and place our clients at the centre of our work. We are collaborative and work in multidisciplinary teams solving complex challenges in contaminated land and groundwater.
* We have a significant backlog of work and can offer the successful candidate projects across the sectors we work in.
* Our Naas office offers free parking and is located conveniently in the centre of the town. Once established in the role hybrid work arrangements are available.
* This role is a rare opportunity in Ireland to lead a team of contaminated land professionals benefitting from a collaborative work experience with colleagues across the globe.

Qualifications

* A degree in the following or associated science/engineering disciplines:

Environmental Science, geology, hydrogeology or an earth science degree

* A relevant post-graduate qualification (advantageous, although not essential)
* Ideally chartered
* Has a broad range of demonstrable experience with evidence of the skills needed to successfully deliver this role; Significant experience in the contaminated land industry in Ireland or abroad and has the knowledge needed to produce technically excellent reports in contaminated land
* Is keen to undertake business development – increasing our client base in Ireland.
* Responsibility for financial project management of projects they lead.
* Has strong verbal and written communication skills
* Is able to effectively manage time
* Can build rapport and relationships with teams
* Passion for mentoring staff i.e. developing the technical and consulting skills of the contaminated land team in Naas
* Has a full Irish Driving Licence (or equivalent) – essential to the role

About Us

We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.