Technical Director - Geochemistry

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WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director Geochemist/Hydrogeochemist to join our UK & Ireland Mine Water Team as a part of WSP Mining & Metals on a full-time basis based in the UK or Ireland.

This senior leadership role will comprise a combination of technical leadership, project direction, business development, and client relationship management. We are looking for an experienced consultant to deliver geochemical water-rock interaction studies for the prediction, prevention, and management of metal leaching and acid rock drainage in mining projects.  You will have the opportunity to direct and inform the project portfolio, working on a range of local and international projects, and your geochemical expertise will be called upon across a breadth of sectors and projects.   

The Key Responsibilities

• Provision of technical expertise working with our international team of geochemists and multidisciplinary team members on projects including permitting, baseline studies, engineering studies, operational support, and closure, with a focus on the mining industry, but with opportunities in other industries.
• Collaborating at all levels of the Mining Team and across the business to strategise and implement business objectives.
• Project management including drafting proposals and cost estimates, client liaison, financial management and invoices, project closure, and client feedback with support from the project management team within the mining group.
• Leading, mentoring, and working with a team of scientists, engineers, and other professionals within the Mine Water team to support their career development, technical expertise, and commercial awareness.
• Participating in global corporate technical practice groups with the goal of elevating our technical excellence, innovation, and visibility within the business and to our clients.
• Business development activities including proposal and bid preparation, marketing activities, and supporting participation in tradeshows and conferences.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of client relationships to actively seek out and win new work, through client interactions and supporting business development efforts of the team.
• Business-related travel both in the UK/Ireland and overseas. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and project needs.
• Modelling safety awareness in line with an interdependent health, safety, and wellbeing culture, promoting positive health, safety, and wellbeing, raising any issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health, safety, and wellbeing policy and procedures.
• Ensuring actions and behaviours are aligned to WSP's Equality Policy, acting in the spirit of WSP's values and adhering to the WSP Code of Conduct.     

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Established reputation and history of work winning and repeat business.
• Demonstrated experience of technical leadership, collaboration, and delivery. 
• Substantial and broad experience in mine water geochemistry.
• Commitment to internal and external client service.
• A proven track record in management of and contribution to large, multi-disciplinary projects. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication skills with respect to technical, business development, and strategy.
• An advanced degree (MSc or Ph.D) or equivalent in geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, applied or environmental geology/chemistry.
• A passion for innovation and self-education and the ability to work on complex challenges and find solutions for colleagues and clients.     
• Knowledge of national and international geochemical best practice guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to manage and work effectively within a team environment.
• Professional registration or working towards it and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
• Strong writing skills including technical reports and proposals. English proficiency (verbal and written) is required, second language (French or Spanish) valued.

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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