WSP in the UK & Ireland
River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Civil/Flood Risk Engineering Opportunities – Water, Drainage & Environmental
About the Role
At WSP, you can shape a career as unique as you are. Our global presence offers opportunities to grow, tackle diverse challenges, and collaborate with talented professionals—expanding your horizons while working on meaningful projects.
We are seeking Engineers (Degree Qualified) with experience in Water, Drainage, and Environmental Engineering, specialising in rivers and flood defence projects, to enhance our technical expertise and project capabilities across the UK. Our focus includes partnerships with the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and asset management organisations, covering everything from conceptual design to detailed engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a wide range of civil engineering river and flood-related schemes
- Develop and support business cases for flood protection works
- Create outline and detailed designs for flood projects, including:
- Hydraulic systems
- Flood defences
- Drainage systems
- Ancillary structures (e.g., scour protection, culverts)
- Collaborate with infrastructure clients (internal and external) to design:
- Hydraulic structures (weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection)
- Projects in highways, rail, and property sectors
- Prepare work schedules and contractor specifications
- Conduct asset inspections for above/ground structures
- Supervise construction works (where applicable)
- Engage with local authorities and environmental organisations
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Location & Career Level
We welcome applications from: ✅ Engineers ✅ Senior Engineers ✅ Principal Engineers
Primary offices based in the North of England, including:
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
About WSP’s Sustainable Water Management Team
Our national Sustainable Water Management team is a leader in the sector, fostering a collaborative, responsible, and proactive work ethic. As part of this team, you’ll contribute to innovative, long-term solutions for high-impact challenges, shaping the future of sustainable water engineering at WSP.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Criteria
- Degree qualified in Civil or Flood Risk Engineering
- Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs for river or flood defence projects
- Strong knowledge of flood and river diversion principles/solutions
- Proficiency in CAD or Civil 3D
- Site experience (ideal with prior supervision roles)
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Proven ability to deliver successful projects meeting quality and commercial targets
Desirable
- Working towards Chartered (CEng/IEng) or Incorporated Engineer status
Why Join WSP?
A Better Future for You & Our Communities
✔ Work on landmark projects worldwide ✔ Leave a lasting legacy while fostering curiosity-driven solutions ✔ Develop meaningful impact across the communities you care about
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Your Benefits at WSP
🔹 Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working policy (2 days from home)
- Flexibility to work in modern UK offices while collaborating
🔹 Inclusivity & Belonging
- A culture of diversity and authenticity – embrace your whole self at work
- Employee resource groups for networking and support
🔹 Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive programme for personal development
- Virtual GP service (NHS/Ireland) for remote consultations
- Gymflex (40% discount on gym memberships)
- Comprehensive menopause support
- Reasonable workplace adjustments for all needs
🔹 Flexible Working
- "WSP My Hour" – daily personal time allowance (flexible Make-Up Hours)
- Part-time/flexible arrangements
- Optional bank holiday schemes to tailor your leave
🔹 Career Development
- Training, mentoring, and Chartership support
- Pathways to become a key contributor in the engineering team
Diversity & Inclusion
We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity status.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. If you require adjustments, please let us know during your application.
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