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Drainage & SuDS Engineering - (Expression of Interest)
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Drainage & SuDS Engineering - (Expression of Interest)
Drainage Engineers – Shape Your Unique Career at WSP
At WSP, we empower you to grow in directions that matter to you. Leverage global opportunities, collaborate with diverse talents, and continually expand your horizons.
About the Role
We’re seeking Drainage Engineers at all career grades, specialising in Water, Drainage, and Environmental Engineering, to support high-profile UK infrastructure projects—primarily for rail, highway, aviation, and Local Authority clients. Our team delivers end-to-end drainage solutions, from concept through to detailed design, shaping our technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
As a Drainage Engineer, you will:
- Lead delivery of civil engineering projects, from highway, rail, infrastructure, and site development schemes, ensuring high technical standards, timely completion, and commercial success.
- Manage drainage design services for major UK transport and infrastructure projects across all lifecycle phases.
At Senior grades, additional responsibilities include:
- Leading client relationships, including project progress meetings.
- Managing a team of drainage engineers, mentoring their technical growth and ensuring optimal project resourcing.
Grade Level & Location
We’re hiring from Senior Consultant to Associate Director levels, with flexibility across our modern UK offices based on role needs.
Why Join Our Team?
Our organisation is a global engineering powerhouse, blending local commitment with international expertise. We thrive on innovation, curiosity, and a passion for transformative solutions. As part of our national sustainable water team, winners of industry awards, you’ll demo a proactive, collaborative, and solution-driven culture.
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You’ll work with top-tier clients, including HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, and Local Authorities, on projects ranging from strategy and feasibility to detailed design and construction support. Here, you’ll have the chance to pioneer the future of drainage engineering—leaving a legacy within WSP’s evolving team.
Essential Requirements
To excel in this role, we look for:
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer qualification (depending on grade level).
- Degree qualification (depending on role).
- Proven, extensive industry experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions since graduation.
- Technical expertise in designing and implementing infrastructure drainage principles.
- Software proficiency: Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow/MicroDrainage experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Functional knowledge including:
- UK Building Regulations
- Relevant UK drafting standards
- Health & Safety regulations
- Experience leading projects, teams, or commercial activities, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and targets.
- Specialised expertise in one or more of the following:
- Highway Drainage
- Rail Drainage
- Airport Drainage
- Asset Management
- Foul Water Systems
- Sustainable Surface/Foul Drainage Design
- Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage Modelling
Flexibility matters: Even if you don’t match all criteria, we encourage you to apply if your other skills may align with our needs.
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Benefits of Working With Us
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid policy: Work from home 2 days/week, while enjoying collaboration spaces in our modern UK offices.
- Flexible scheduling: Our "WSP My Hour" policy lets you dedicate an hour daily to personal commitments.
Support Courageous Lives
- Inclusive culture: Founded on authenticity and diversity, WSP welcomes candidates from varied backgrounds.
- Employee resource groups, enforcing a sense of belonging and celebrating equal opportunity.
Health & Wellbeing
- Exclusive WSP Thrive program, with access to a Virtual GP service for on-demand medical advice.
- Comprehensive menopause support and Gymflex scheme (up to 40% discount on gym memberships).
- Adaptive workplace adjustments for all team members.
Career Growth
- Supportive training, mentoring, and investment in chartership or certificate programs tailored to your candidates’ professional goals.
Why Design a Legacy at WSP?
At WSP, you’ll:
- Work on iconic projects, delivering results that matter to communities worldwide.
- Foster innovation with teams that challenge conventions and set new industry benchmarks.
- Future-proof your career while shaping meaningful change.
Ready to lead an extraordinary career? Consider joining us! Equal opportunity is embedded in our values. We actively promote applications from all backgrounds and ensure workplace adjustments for suitable candidates.
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