WSP in the UK & Ireland
River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Engineers: Water, Drainage & Environmental (Rivers & Flood Defence) – WSP
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About the Role
WSP is seeking Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage, and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to expand our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK, with a focus on the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and asset management organisations, providing designs from concept through to detailed designs across a range of sectors.
Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering a wide variety of civil engineering river and flood-related schemes
- Preparing and supporting business cases for works to protect from flooding
- Developing outline and detailed designs for engineering flood projects, including:
- Hydraulic systems
- Flood defences
- Drainage
- Ancillary structures (e.g., culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection)
- Collaborating with infrastructure clients (internal and external) to design hydraulic structures for highways, rail, and property projects
- Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors
- Conducting asset inspection works (above and below ground structures)
- Supervising construction works (supported where necessary)
- Working with local authorities and national environmental organisations
The role is primarily based in the north of England, with opportunities to work from Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield offices at the levels of Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Principal Engineer.
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What We Are Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- A degree in civil or flood risk engineering
- Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs related to river or flood defence works
- Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles and solutions
- Experience with CAD or Civil 3D
- Site experience, ideally in a site supervision role
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrable contributions to successful project/programme delivery, meeting quality and commercial targets
- Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
Jointly, our team is one of the world’s leading engineering consulting firms. Dedicated to the communities we serve, we drive forward through international expertise and curiosity-driven innovation. This role will allow you to make a real difference to high-profile challenges, delivering future-ready solutions and pioneering new approaches.
By joining our Sustainable Water Management team, you’ll gain access to a high-performing, collaborative environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.You’ll be part of an evolving team with meaningful scope to shape the future of sustainable water management at WSP.
Why WSP?
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate teams are committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion, delivering lasting impacts through expertise spanning 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- A hybrid working policy allows flexibility to work from home 2 days a week, while maintaining access to modern collaborative offices.
- Options for flexible schedules, including part-time roles and the ability to adapt bank holiday entitlements to your needs.
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A culture of inclusivity and belonging
- WSP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Our employee resource groups foster a culture of inclusion and support.
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Health & wellbeing
- Thrive programme supports personal health and wellbeing.
- Virtual GP service provides access to medical advice anytime, anywhere.
- Gymflex scheme offers 40% discounts on gym memberships.
- Comprehensive support for menopause and other health needs.
Professional Growth
- Investment in development and training—including Chartership, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.
- A culture encouraging curiosity, fresh thinking, and paradigm-breaking problem-solving.
Opportunities
- Work on landmark projects worldwide while making an impact in communities.
- Shape you career while contributing to a legacy of excellence—both personally and professionally.
Equal Opportunities
WSP positively encourages applications from employees representing:
- Disability, caféder (private group for Jewish employees), Deigạnh (Scottish group for same-sex couples), DisAbility, Ethnic Minority, Eurodures వె UNIONeuropa (European trio>,
- Employees from Stonewall Diversity Champions program
- Employees with regard to sex (gender identity), race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity/paternity.
As a Disability Confident leader, we commit to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the criteria. Please note if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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