Overview
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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.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Demonstrable contribution to the successful delivery of projects/programmes meeting quality and commercial targets.
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
About Us
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.
What’s In It For You
* Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in office).
* Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time.
* Development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 and can provide workplace adjustments on request.
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