Overview
WSP Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Join to apply for the River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer role at WSP. The role supports clients and projects across the UK with a focus on the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and other asset management organisations, delivering designs from concept through to detailed designs across a range of sectors.
We are looking for Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Supervise construction works (supported by others where required)
* Working with local authorities and national environmentally based organisations
What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate
* 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
What’s In It For You
* Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week)
* Inclusivity & Belonging; diverse, supportive culture and employee resource groups
* Health & wellbeing benefits including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support package
* Flex your time with options to take one hour daily for personal activities
* Part-time and flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase additional leave
* Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Part-time; Job function: Engineering and Information Technology; Industry: Professional Services.
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