WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Associate Director - Water, Hydrology and Stormwater

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 18 years of experience in hydrology, stormwater management, flood risk assessment, and drainage design is required.
Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure and land development projects within the UAE is required.
A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure programmes is required.
Advanced knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic modelling software, including InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller, StormCAD, MicroDrainage, or similar platforms is required.
A strong understanding of UAE authority requirements, approval processes, and design standards is required.
Demonstrated client-facing leadership experience and stakeholder management capabilities are required.
Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and strategic client engagement is required.
Strong communication, leadership, and technical governance skills are required.

Responsibilities

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.
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 hydrology and stormwater designs are integrated into broader infrastructure and master planning projects.
Drive technical excellence and consistency across project portfolios.
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.
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.
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.

Desired Qualifications

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Water (Hydrology & Stormwater) to join our Transport & Infrastructure business unit in Sharjah/Dubai, UAE. This senior role will be responsible for leading the technical delivery, strategic direction, and growth of hydrology, stormwater management, flood risk, and drainage design services across major infrastructure and land development projects throughout the Emirate.

The successful candidate will bring 18+ years of experience in hydrology and stormwater engineering, with extensive knowledge of infrastructure projects and authority requirements. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical governance, manage senior client and authority relationships, and drive the development of innovative, resilient, and sustainable water management solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum 18+ years of experience in hydrology, stormwater management, flood risk assessment, and drainage design.
Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure and land development projects within the UAE.
Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure programmes.
Advanced knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic modelling software including InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller, StormCAD, MicroDrainage, or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of UAE authority requirements, approval processes, and design standards.
Demonstrated client-facing leadership experience and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and strategic client engagement.
Excellent communication, leadership, and technical governance skills.
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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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.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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