Associate Civil Engineer (Urban Drainage/Wastewater Modelling)
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Job Description exists to recruit an experienced engineer to lead an already high-performing team of engineers and hydraulic modellers, delivering solutions to a wide range of complex urban drainage problems and providing guidance across the business on projects of local and national importance.
What you will do
* Provide leadership on a range of urban drainage projects; apply standards and recognise when a different solution is required.
* Support the team lead in managing project delivery, including supervision of tasks and review of deliverables.
* Develop urban drainage modelling capability within the team and provide training and development support to more junior 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, aiming for high technical quality and service efficiency; exercise independent engineering judgement and contribute innovative solutions.
* Lead people, taking responsibility for growing and developing a high-performing team with line management and mentorship.
* Develop and maintain excellent client relationships at all levels; coordinate and facilitate project meetings with clients.
* Develop and submit successful proposals to bring work into the team through existing frameworks and new client relationships.
* Promote the WSP brand in appropriate industry forums and conferences; contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Your team
* Work as part of the dynamic and award-winning WSP Urban Drainage team, supporting leadership in shaping ongoing development. The team comprises engineers and hydraulic modellers across the UK, serving projects for a broad client base.
* Collaborate within a larger network of over 750 professionals, supported by the Global Water Team, with opportunities to shape direction in a growing team.
* Current work includes a portfolio of regulated water clients across the region; potential progression to Associate Director by combining technical and leadership capabilities.
What we would like you to demonstrate
* A relevant degree and chartered status, or significant progress toward ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM qualifications.
* Clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
* Working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems, and relevant British Standards.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days per week from home) and access to offices in the UK.
* Inclusivity and belonging; a culture that values diversity and supports employee-resource groups.
* Health & wellbeing benefits, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, and menopause support; gym membership discounts and flexible benefits.
* Flexible working options, including part-time arrangements and the ability to use bank holidays to suit you.
* Development opportunities, mentoring, and support toward Chartership.
About us
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a global network of professionals dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
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