Mine Water Treatment Lead

WSP

London

Job Description
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.
A little more about your role:

This role is a critical leadership position within WSP's UK and Ireland based 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 strategic development of our client focused water stewardship initiative supporting our clients in achieving their water intensity and efficiency targets and sustainability objectives.

WSP strive to be 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 who strive 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 which services our key mining clients while keeping a diverse mix of projects from juniors, mid-tiers and majors.
Our Mine Water team is highly engaged in Water Stewardship as a key pillar to support our clients in their journey to attain their ESG and Net Zero objectives.
WSP's Mining team has capacity to support our clients in all aspects of their development through to closure and reclamation. Our ability to form and achieve multi-disciplinary teams with experience across the mining life cycle and commodities allows us to effectively support our clients through the most challenging periods of their project development.
Our professional area networks (PANs) connect our professionals globally through and organised and interactive programme. This wealth of knowledge within our technical fields provides the resources to drive innovation in our business.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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 bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds 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 an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.

Posted 2025-09-12

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