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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Job Description: Engineers – Water, Drainage & Environmental
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About the Role
WSP is seeking Engineers specialising in Water, Drainage & Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects. This role will strengthen our expertise and technical knowledge, ensuring a seamless support for UK-wide clients like the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and other asset management organisations.
In this position, you’ll deliver:
- Civil Engineering Tasks: A variety of project schemes focused on rivers, floods and related tasks.
- Design & Business Cases: Preparing business cases for flood control works, developing outline and detailed designs for:
- Hydraulic systems & flood defences
- Drainage & ancillary structures
- Hydraulic structures (e.g., culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection)
- Contractor Liaison: Creating work schedules and specifications for contractors.
- Site Inspection & Oversight:
- Above and below-ground structure inspection
- Supervision (assisted by peers) of construction works (responsibilities scale based on seniority)
- Collaboration: Working with clients over various engineering projects, including clients in highways, rail, and property sectors.
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Locations – Primarily within the north of England, based in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield.
Your Contribution
Together, we form a global leader in engineering consulting, dedicated to communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our Sustainable Water Management team focuses on driving results and partnerships.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to:
- Shape the future of the Sustainable Water Engineering team.
- Work in dynamic environments to deliver sustainable, high-profile solutions for critical clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hydro-technical designs for flood risk reduction.
- Develop engineered standards & solutions based on live/pre-existing projects.
- Work across local & national partnerships to implement flood protection systems.
Who We’re Looking For
- Degree qualified in Civil, Flood Risk, or Civil Water Engineering.
- Post-degree experience in:
- Hydraulic designs (flood diversion, culvert/flood spillage modelling).
- Environmental & water engineering.
- Technical Skills:
- CAD & Civil 3D proficiency.
- Site supervision (or track record of contribution).
- Soft Skills :
- Excellent written + verbal communication.
- Demonstrable impact in project/Programme delivery, sticking to quality & commercial targets.
- Long-Term Aspiration: Pursuing Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Culture and Opportunities
At WSP, our people create lasting impacts by:
- Solving global challenges with fresh perspectives.
- Embracing real-life impact: Work on landmark projects, nurture a sustainable future.
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About Us
We are world-leading in engineering and professional services. As a team, we’re driven by common goals: innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
A globally focused consulting firm with over 11,000 professionals spanning the UK/Ireland, local purpose powers our daily work.
Why Join WSP?
Flexibility
- Hybrid working: Two working days from home + modern UK offices.
- "WSP My Hour”: Take one hour daily for personal activities (flexible makeup).**
- Part-time/flexible work, bank holiday flexibility, additional leave options.
Inclusivity & Well-Being
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Whole-self work culture: Align your passions with WSP.
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employee groups: Foster a feeling of belonging through diversity & allyship cohorts.
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Thrive Wellbeing Resources:
- Virtual GP access (private GP/business support at flexible timings).
- Workplace adjustments for disabilities.
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GymFlex: 40% gym discount.
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Menopause support package.
Diverse & Equal Opportunity Statement
We celebrate diversity in all its forms. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and invite adjustments where applicable.
Apply now and begin your journey with WSP today!
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