Job Description

WSP are seeking Civil Engineers with experience in Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) optioneering and design development and project/programme delivery to support the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on supporting the Environment Agency, Network Rail, Local Authority Highways Asset Teams, Local Authority FCERM Programme Delivery and other asset management organisations, providing designs from concept through to detailed designs across a range of sectors. Experience in scour assessments, scour mitigation design and local authority FCERM programme delivery would be beneficial but not essential.

As part of the role, you will be responsible for:

• Appraising and developing outline and detailed designs for engineering flood projects including scour assessments and scour solutions, flood defences and coastal engineering.
• Leading on the delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering scour, coastal and river and flood related assessments, appraisals, optioneering, outline design and detailed design schemes.
• Working with wider infrastructure clients (internal and external) in designing hydraulic structures (culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection etc) associated with large infrastructure projects in highways, rail and property;
• Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors;
• Carrying out scour assessments and asset inspection works of above and below ground structures;
• Working with Network Rail, local authorities and national environmentally based organisations.

We are looking for candidates at Senior Engineer (near Chartered) and Principal (Chartered) Engineer level, primarily located in the southwest of England.

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.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree qualified in civil or flood risk engineering
• Experience post degree in hydraulic designs associated with river or flood defence works
• Knowledge and understanding of flood and river diversion design principles and solutions
• Experience in the use of CAD or Civil 3D
• Site experience, ideally in a site supervision role
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstratable contribution to the successful delivery of projects/programmes meeting quality and commercial targets
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 a 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.