Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer

Job Summary

WSP is seeking Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects. The role supports clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and other asset management organisations, providing designs from concept through to detailed designs across a range of sectors.

We are looking for candidates in Engineer, Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer roles, primarily located in the north of England (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield).

• 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.
• Working with wider infrastructure clients (internal and external) in designing hydraulic structures (culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection) associated with large infrastructure projects in highways, rail and property.
• Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors.
• Carrying out asset inspection works of above and below ground structures.
• Supervising construction works (supported by others where required).
• Working with local authorities and national environmentally based organisations.

• 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.

• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: a supportive environment that encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: access to the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support.
• Flex Your Time: "WSP My Hour" allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities.
• Career development and training opportunities.

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.