BIM & Digital Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Digital is changing the way we deliver and over the coming years will help the Water industry achieve AMP8 delivery targets. Emerging technologies such as Generative Design, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and advanced analytics will change at pace and will play a significant role transforming our industry to deliver more sustainable, high quality outcomes.

We are supporting our clients who are pushing the boundaries of technology to increase productivity and deliver real efficiencies throughout the asset lifecycle including operations, strategy, planning, design, procurement and build stages of their programmes.

The Digital Solutions Engineer will play a crucial role in driving digital transformation and innovation within our team. This position will support the continued development of our computational design capability within the team. You will help identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, recommending and integrating digital tools, and ensuring alignment with team and business goals. You will be expected to challenge our teams approach to how they work, and support them to adopt and embed digital tools into their work as we deliver projects  will help our teams to improve the integration between the software packages they use, improving efficiency in delivery.

This role will support solution development, provide technical support, facilitate training and documentation, and foster a culture of innovation. You will work across our Asset Design and Sustainable Water Management teams to evolve how we design solutions for flooding, wastewater treatment and potable water mains design.

• Develop and apply computational design and automation tools to support water design projects
• Build parametric and data-driven models using tools such as Python, Grasshopper, and Dynamo
• Support BIM-enabled delivery using platforms such as Revit, Civil 3D, and Navisworks
• Contribute to developing tools and workflows to enable optioneering, design optimisation, and rapid scenario testing
• Identify and articulate the value of digital solutions, including efficiency, cost, and risk reduction
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions
• Engage with teams to understand to challenge existing workflows and champion the adoption of automation
• Support implementation, testing, documentation, and training for new tools and workflows

• Undergraduate or higher Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in computation design or parametric modelling using tools such as Python, Grasshopper, or Dynamo
• A clear understanding of the wider digital developments and associated benefits in the water or construction industry
• Experience of digital project delivery
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively understand team requirements and influence behaviors, fostering a culture of innovation

We can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

• Work-life balance – hybrid policy allowing work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices
• Inclusivity & Belonging – culture of inclusion and belonging, employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support package
• Flex your time – “WSP My Hour”, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave
• Development and training – supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership

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.