Overview
Associate Civil Engineer (Urban Drainage/Wastewater Modelling)
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Oxford, England, United Kingdom; Reading, England, United Kingdom; other UK locations may apply.
What you will do
* Provide leadership on a range of urban drainage projects; know the standards and how to apply them, but recognise when a different solution is required.
* Support the team lead in managing project delivery, including supervision of tasks and review of deliverables.
* Develop the urban drainage modelling capability in the team, staying at the forefront of latest developments, and provide training and development support to more junior team members.
* Provide technical input on urban drainage projects and support the wastewater team in delivering current and future projects; help influence future delivery approaches.
* Apply your technical skills to projects of local and national importance and continue developing technical quality and service efficiency.
* Exercise independent engineering judgement and provide innovative solutions; be a proactive and collaborative team member.
* Lead people by growing and developing a high-performing team, providing line management and mentorship to maximise career development.
* Develop and maintain excellent client relationships at all levels; coordinate and facilitate project meetings internally and with clients.
* Develop and submit successful proposals to bring work into the team, through existing frameworks and new client relationships.
* Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences.
* Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises.
Your team
* Associate within the WSP Urban Drainage team; support the leadership team in shaping ongoing development; team comprises engineers and hydraulic modellers with diverse experience; services projects across WSP’s client base.
* Work as part of a dynamic and award-winning water team within a wider network of professionals; opportunities to shape the direction of a high-performing team.
* We work across an expanding portfolio with Regulated Water Clients including Northern Ireland Water, Irish Water, Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water and Southern Water.
* As an Associate, there is the potential to progress to Associate Director and beyond, combining technical and industry knowledge with leadership to develop others.
What we would like you to demonstrate
* A relevant degree and chartered status, or significant progression toward ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM.
* Clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
* Good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems, and relevant British Standards.
Dont quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience could align to other roles in the team.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance: hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: varied backgrounds and experiences are welcomed; a culture of inclusion and belonging with employee resource groups.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme; menopause support package.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities; flexibility to make up time earlier or later; part-time and flexible work arrangements; option to purchase additional leave and use bank holidays as needed.
* Your development: strong focus on development and training through mentoring, training, and Chartership support.
* #WeAreWSP: equality and disability confidence commitments; we interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.
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