Job Description
As an Engineer within the Asset Consultancy Team, you will work alongside Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners to deliver potable water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities include ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of high‑profile projects for UK utilities and other clients. You will exercise independent engineering judgement, provide innovative solutions, and work collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders.
Typical week
* Delivery of feasibility studies / options development for potable water.
* Hydraulic modelling (network model builds/upgrades/calibration/operational response/mains flushing programming).
* Asset risk prioritisation modelling.
* Water quality modelling, assessment of options and development of solutions.
* Growth studies and network capacity checks.
* Work closely with clients to meet quality, time and budget expectations.
* Undertaking own continuing professional development and assisting junior staff.
* Operating in accordance with corporate health and safety, environmental and quality standards, including maintaining project‑related health and safety strategies and risk assessments.
* Successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* A relevant degree and progression towards qualification with an applicable Professional Institution; solid background in clean water infrastructure including asset management and/or design; proven background of delivering potable water projects to a high standard.
* Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to work independently on technical matters and provide support to others.
* Good IT skills in MS Office, GIS and network modelling software packages (InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet) and ability to learn new software.
* Professionalism and excellent communication skills for client‑facing activities.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy – flexible home working and office collaboration.
Inclusivity and belonging: support for diverse backgrounds and authentic selves.
Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP services, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour”, part‑time and flexible arrangements, ability to purchase leave, usage of bank holiday entitlement.
Development: training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.
EEO Statement
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.
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