Overview
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WSP are seeking 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. We support clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and other asset management organisations, providing designs from concept through to detailed designs across a range of sectors.
We are looking for candidates at Engineer, Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer primarily located in the north of England, who could work from our Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield offices.
What you will do
* 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 etc) 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
Location and team
North of England – Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield offices. You will become part of WSP’s national Sustainable Water Management team, delivering innovative, lasting solutions to high-profile challenges faced by our clients.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK
* Inclusivity & Belonging; varied backgrounds encouraged; employee resource groups and a culture of inclusion
* Health & Wellbeing; Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support
* Flex your time; WSP My Hour for personal activities; part-time and flexible working options; ability to use bank holidays flexibly
* Your development; training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities
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We are an equal opportunities employer and 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 employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.
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