Associate Director – Ground & Water

We are seeking an Associate Director to play a key role in growing and leading our Ground & Water business in the North East, with a strong focus on business development, client leadership, and team growth alongside technical and project delivery. As an Associate Director, you will operate as a senior leader within the Ground & Water team, responsible for driving business growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Growth: Lead the identification, pursuit and conversion of new business opportunities across the North East and wider UK market, while developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and acting as a senior point of contact. Client & Project Leadership: Act as Project Director on key projects, with accountability for delivery to time, cost and quality, alongside full responsibility for commercial performance, financial management, and effective risk management and governance. Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor and develop teams within the Newcastle office and wider region, supporting recruitment, retention and capability development aligned to business growth. Commercial & Operational Performance: Take accountability for project and regional financial performance, including revenue generation and profitability through effective margin management. Technical Leadership & Assurance: Provide senior technical oversight and maintain high standards of delivery, acting as a subject matter expert in contaminated land, hydrogeology or remediation (or related disciplines). Requirements A degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related discipline Chartered status with a relevant professional body Significant experience in Ground & Water, contaminated land, or related consultancy services A proven track record in: Winning work and building client relationships Delivering complex projects Leading teams and developing people Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consultancy delivery models Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Job Data by YubHub .