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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Water, Drainage & Environmental Engineer – Rivers & Flood Defence (North England)
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About the Role
WSP is seeking Engineers with expertise in Water, Drainage, and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to strengthen our technical capability and client capacity. Our primary contributors are the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and asset management organisations across the UK. We deliver designs from concept to detailed execution, spanning multiple sectors.
As part of this role, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering wide-ranging civil engineering river and flood-related schemes
- Preparing and supporting business cases for protective works against flooding
- Developing outline and detailed designs for flood projects, including:
- Hydraulic systems
- Flood defences
- Drainage
- Ancillary structures
- Collaborating with infrastructure clients (internal and external) to design hydraulic structures, such as:
- Culverts
- Weirs
- Walls
- Outfalls
- Scour protection (associated with highways, rail, and property projects)
- Drafting work schedules and contractor specifications
- Conducting asset inspections (above and below ground structures)
- Supervising construction works (with support from colleagues where necessary)
- Partnering with local authorities and environmental organisations
We’re looking for candidates at Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer levels within the north of England, based in our Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield offices.
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Why Work at WSP?
Together, our people form one of the world’s leading engineering consulting firms. We’re driven by curiosity and committed to delivering future-ready solutions that disrupt paradigms.
Our Sustainable Water Management team are technical leaders in their sector, fostering proactive, responsible, and collaborative working. This role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on high-profile challenges, shaping the future of sustainable water engineering at WSP.
What We Look for in You
You’ll need to demonstrate:
- A degree in civil or flood risk engineering
- Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs related to river or flood defence work
- Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles
- Proficiency in CAD or Civil 3D
- Site experience, ideally in a supervision role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of delivering projects to quality and commercial targets, while progressing towards:
- Chारtered Engineer (CEng) or IncrouilleorEngineer (IEng) status
Key Responsibilities
- Lead designs for flood mitigation and river infrastructure, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions
- Conduct preliminary assessments, site investigations, and engineering feasibility studies
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and client expectations effectively
- Support technical training and career advancement within the team
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is core to our culture. Our hybrid working model lets you work from home two days a week, while modern offices encourage collaboration.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We celebrate diversity, ensuring every team member feels valued. Our Employee Resource Groups promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: We invest in your wellbeing through initiatives like:
- Thrive wellbeing programmes
- Virtual GP service for instant medical support
- Flexible adjustments for physical and mental health needs
- 40% discount on gym memberships (Gymflex scheme)
- Comprehensive menopause support
Flex Your Time: Opportunities to customise your working hours with our "WSP My Hour" policy—an extra hour daily for personal growth or recharging.
Development & Career Growth: We support your long-term career ambitions, offering:
- Professional training and chartership support
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Pay-for-performance schemes and external certifications
Diversity & Inclusion
At WSP, we positively encourage applications from:
- All genders
- Diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Veterans and the partially sighted/visually impaired
- Those with breathing conditions requiring adjustments
As a Disability Confident leader, we’ll interview all eligible applicants who meet the essential requirements. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments.
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