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Drainage & SuDS Engineering - (Expression of Interest)
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Drainage & SuDS Engineering - (Expression of Interest)
Drainage Engineer – Water, Drainage & Environmental Engineering Roles
(UK-Based, Across Multiple Grades & Locations)
At WSP, you can build a career as unique as you are—collaborating with global talent, tackling highImpact projects, and shaping expert solutions for transportation infrastructure. We’re seeking Drainage Engineers from Senior Consultant to Associate Director to strengthen our technical capabilities across the UK’s most significant rail, highway, aviation, and Local Authority projects.
About the Role
Your Contribution
WSP is growing its expertise in water, drainage, and environmental engineering, delivering strategic, concept, and detail drainage designs from start to finish. As part of our national sustainable water management team, you’ll work on groundbreaking work, from highway, rail, and airport drainage to surface/sustainable foul water systems. Within this role, you’ll:
- Design and deliver projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet high technical standards, deadlines, and commercial targets.
- Lead wide-ranging civil engineering projects, including infrastructure, site, and transport schemes.
- Deliver specialist drainage solutions for the UK’s most prominent transport infrastructure (e.g., Network Rail, HS2, National Highways, Local Authorities).
Additional Responsibilities (For Senior Grades & Above)
- Client & stakeholder management: Direct engagement with clients, attending progress meetings and presentations.
- Team leadership: Manage drainage engineering teams, support their technical growth, and resource project workloads effectively.
- Strategic influence: Shape whether the future of drainage engineering within WSP, leading award schemes and technical innovation.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for technical experts with a passion for sustainable solutions. Essential requirements:
- Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status (or eligible) or a relevant degree in Civil/Drainage Engineering.
- 5+ years post-qualification experience in sustainably designed drainage systems.
- In-depth knowledge of UK design standards, Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and sector codes of practice.
- Proficiency in drainage design software (e.g., Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage).
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Key Technical & Leadership Skills
- Experience in highway, rail, or airport drainage (or a focus area).
- Technical expertise in asset management, prevention of surface water flooding, and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).
- Proven ability to manage projects, balance quality/commercial priorities, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication (written/verbal) skills for client-facing and internal presentations.
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Why Join Our Team?
At WSP, community impact drives us. Our global engineering practice delivers cutting-edge work that creates lasting change—above ground and beyond.
You’ll Be Part of…
A sustainable water management team at the forefront of the UK infrastructure sector. Position yourself on all the stakes breeder clients in high-profile sectors—shaping solutions that scale from design to construction.
Work with Our Most Impactful Clients
HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, aviation, and beyond. Deliver territory-defining projects that address critical social infrastructure challenges.
Grow with the Drainage Team
Joining WSP means shaping its future. You’ll contribute your technical expertise and leave a lasting impact on our focus area—pushing boundaries with innovative approaches.
What Sets Our Culture Apart?
#WorkBetter – A Supportive, Forward-Minded Environment
WSP’s culture is built on human-centered collaboration, integrity, and innovative thinking. We hire for both technical brilliance and humility—regardless of background, age, or career path.
Diverse, Global, Innovative
- Global brainpower, UK impact: Take advantage of opportunities to expand horizons through world-leading expertise and international offices.
- Solve today’s challenges—advanced the frontiers: Partner with peers across our global community of practice.
- Stay curious.: Pursue learning, research innovation, and support radical thinking.
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Work in Perfect Balance
Work your way with our hybrid working model: Two home working days/week + office collaboration days.
Development & Growth
- Industry accreditation support: Strong mentorship for professional qualifications.
- Training programs: Investments in your technical and leadership development.
- Challenging opportunities: Design tasks that stretch your expertise.
Benefits That Make You Think Twice
We’re proud of our below-the-surface advantages that matter in your personal and professional life.
Work-Life Support
- WSP My Hour: Take 1 hour daily for outside commitments with flexible scheduling.
- Flexible leave: Extra paid days and aggressive bank holidays for caregivers and depleted appointment.
- Part-time flexibility: Transformable working arranged.
Wellbeing Before a Backlog
- Virtual, same-day GP access: See a doctor online. Available at any time—peace of mind included.
- On-site workplace adjustment support: For conditions managed health needs.
- bodyspot + Mindful well-being program: Trainings architecture mental fatigue management.
- Gymflex discounts: 40% off annual memberships for you and any dependents.
Menopause Employment Support Plan available.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Spectrum culture allyship: Inclusive focus ensures you are heard, valued, and championed.
- ERGs (Employee Resource Groups): Connect with networks for finding support, mentorship, and community.
Awakening Your Purpose
Most of what you are on site isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to use your passion to improve everyday challenges for a whole region.
Representing Others—Let’s Make This Count for You
What if you could do the work on your own/ have legacies?
We are #WeAreWSP—a global engineering consultancy driven by values like integrity, innovation, and boundless opportunity.
- National reach: Office locations across the UK for collaboration and professional growth.
- Positive change legacy: Challenge every client to meet its aspirations while fulfilling great community-level needs.
- Impact that arrives beyond designs: Your work travels beyond plan’s worth achievement scale.
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