Overview
Senior Highway Drainage Engineer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This position is part of the Shropshire Alliance with Shropshire Council and Kier, delivering a broad range of highway drainage projects and offering opportunities within a global engineering firm.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.
Role context
We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council, for another five years. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years. WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business.
Responsibilities
* Independently deliver complex drainage schemes from conception through to delivery.
* Investigation, data collection and analysis.
* Feasibility studies, designs and reports.
* Development of funding applications on behalf of the Client.
* Preliminary and detailed drainage design, compliant with DMRB, Local Design Specifications, Sewage Sector Guidance, CDM2015 and BIM.
* Preparation of contract documents.
* Contract administration.
* Construction supervision.
* Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of you and team members.
* Take responsibility for your own personal development and the development of others, including a Line Management role.
* Competent using Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow and Microsoft Office.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Independent delivery of complex drainage schemes from conception to delivery.
* Investigation, data collection and analysis.
* Feasibility studies, designs and reports.
* Development of funding applications on behalf of the Client.
* Preliminary and detailed drainage design, compliant with DMRB, Local Design Specifications, Sewage Sector Guidance, CDM2015 and BIM.
* Preparation of contract documents.
* Contract administration.
* Construction supervision.
* Health, safety and welfare responsibility for yourself and team members.
* Personal and people development, including line management responsibilities.
* Competent using Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow and Microsoft Office.
Imagine a better future
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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: Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support.
* Flex your time: We offer WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day, plus part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave and bank holiday entitlement options.
* Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership.
Equality & inclusion
#WeAreWSP: 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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr