Associate Director - Water Hydrology And Stormwater

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Hydrology Expertise

• Lead complex hydrological assessments, flood risk studies, stormwater management strategies, and drainage master planning for major infrastructure and land development projects.
• Provide technical leadership in hydrological and hydraulic modelling, catchment analysis, climate resilience assessments, and sustainable drainage solutions.
• Direct the development of innovative stormwater management strategies aligned with regional sustainability objectives.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including reports, designs, calculations, modelling outputs, and authority submissions.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, industry standards, and international best practices.

Strategic Project Delivery

• Provide technical oversight across multiple large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Support Project Directors and senior project teams on complex water-related challenges and delivery strategies.
• Lead technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Ensure integration of hydrology and stormwater designs within broader infrastructure and master planning projects.
• Drive technical excellence and consistency across project portfolios.

Client & Authority Engagement

• Act as a senior technical advisor and trusted client representative.
• Lead high-level stakeholder workshops, design reviews, and project governance meetings.
• Manage authority engagement and approval processes with relevant UAE entities.
• Build long-term client relationships and support strategic account development.
• Provide expert technical advice on major infrastructure pursuits and project opportunities.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop hydrology, drainage, and water engineering teams.
• Promote technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance assessments across projects.
• Support succession planning and capability growth within the discipline.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Business Development & Growth

• Lead technical input into major proposals, bids, and framework opportunities.
• Support business planning and growth initiatives within the Water and Infrastructure sectors.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and promote innovative service offerings.
• Develop thought leadership initiatives and represent the organisation at industry forums and conferences.

Qualifications

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.