Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
A Little More About Your Role
WSP is seeking Drainage Engineers at all grades who specialise in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for transportation infrastructure projects. We support clients across the UK with a focus on high‑profile rail, highway, local authority and aviation projects, providing drainage designs from concept through to detail.
Responsibilities
* Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, such as highway, rail, infrastructure and site development schemes.
* Delivery of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered to a high technical standard, in a timely manner and with commercial success.
* Delivering a broad range of drainage services for the most significant transport and infrastructure projects in the UK.
Senior Responsibilities
* Lead client relationships and attend client progress meetings.
* Manage a team of drainage engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring they are resourced on projects.
Your Team
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 drives us, and looking at challenges from fresh angles helps us deliver future‑ready solutions that break paradigms.
Qualifications
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified (role dependant)
* Extensive and proven experience post‑degree in designing sustainable drainage solutions
* Knowledge and understanding of drainage design principles and solutions to manage infrastructure drainage
* Experience in the use of Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow software/MicroDrainage
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Proven knowledge of relevant technical standards, UK Building Regulations, Design Standards, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety regulations
* Successful management of projects/programmes and teams to meet both quality and commercial targets
* Technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Highway Drainage
o Rail Drainage
o Airport Drainage
o Asset Management
o Foul water
o Sustainable foul and surface water drainage design
o Drainage modelling software (Causeway Flow or Microdrainage)
Additional Note
If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance – we understand work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellbeing – we provide the Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off gym memberships and a comprehensive menopause support package.
* Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time.
* Your development – we invest in training, mentoring and chartership for your growth.
Apply Today
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. Describe your best work, create a legacy, and join WSP.
EEO Statement
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.
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