In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To see what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond in our Water business click on the following link to discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/what-we-do
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT’S INVOLVED?
WSP are seeking Senior and Principal Civil Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and other flood defence organisations, providing designs from concept through to detailed designs.
As part of the role, you will be responsible for:
delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering river and flood related schemes;
preparing and supporting business cases for works to protect from flooding;
developing outline and detailed designs for engineering flood projects including hydraulic systems, flood defences, drainage and ancillary structures etc;
preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors;
carrying out asset inspection works of above and below ground structures;
working with local authorities and national environmentally based organisations.
At the Principal grade you will also:
Lead client relationships and attend client progress meetings.
Manage a team of engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring they are resourced on projects.
We are looking for candidates at all grades and are open to location within the UK across our network of modern offices, although have specific vacancies in our Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and London offices.
YOUR TEAM
Together, our people make up one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We’re dedicated to the communities where we live and work in the UK and propelled by international brainpower. Staying curious is what drives us. Looking at challenges from fresh angles helps us deliver future-ready solutions that break paradigms.
Our national Sustainable Water Management team are technical leaders in the sector and foster a proactive, responsible and collaborative work ethic. The successful candidate will become a key part of this team, dedicated to delivering innovative, lasting solutions to the highest profile challenges faced by our clients.
The role provides an opportunity to shape the future of the sustainable water engineering team. You will be part of a vibrant and evolving team, with an opportunity to make your mark on the future of the team in WSP.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and degree qualified (role dependant)
Proven experience post degree in designing sustainable water management engineering designs such as river or flood defence works
Knowledge and understanding of flood and river diversion design principles and solutions
Experience in the use of Civil 3D
Excellent written and verbal communication
Successful management of projects/programmes and teams to meet both quality and commercial targets
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