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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. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about Storm Water and Flood Risk Management, click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/stormwater-and-flood-risk-management

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

Working as part of a team providing expertise and delivering solutions on a wide range of complex storm water issues using green infrastructure and sustainable drainage practices. You will provide advice and guidance to junior engineers within the team, and to others within the wider WSP business, as well as applying your technical skills to projects of local and national importance.

You can expect to:

• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects

• Have technical oversight of more junior engineers, ensuring high-quality outputs

• Support the development of engineering solutions, from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction

• Oversee the preparation of reports and supporting drawings, specifications and schedules

• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships

• Be multi-disciplinary and client-facing, co-ordinating project meetings both internally and with clients

• Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises

• Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences

YOUR TEAM

As an Engineer you will occupy a pivotal role within the Blue Green Infrastructure team and will have the opportunity to play a part in its ongoing development. The team comprises a mix of engineers with a wide range of industry experience, and services projects across the full spectrum of WSP’s client base.

You could find yourself supporting the team in:

• Public realm improvement schemes & SuDS retrofit

• Reviewing engineering designs for urban drainage projects

• Working on high-profile projects, including HS2, Smart Motorways

• Helping local authorities to prevent flooding to homes and businesses

• Developing fee proposals and winning work

• Managing budgets and projects to ensure successful delivery

• Ensuring the team remains highly skilled, engaged, and motivated to deliver

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil or environmental engineering, construction, environmental science, geography)

• Sound knowledge in urban drainage design and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue

• Experience or understanding of hydraulic modelling, using industry-standard software (e.g. InfoWorks, FLOW)

• A high degree of competence with AutoCAD

• Familiarity with any industry-standard geographical information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo)

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

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 its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.