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Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers – Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM)
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About the Role
WSP is seeking Civil Engineers specialising in Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), focusing on optioneering, design development, and project/programme delivery to bolster our expertise and capabilities.
We provide consulting services to clients and projects across the UK, including:
- Environment Agency
- Network Rail
- Local Authority Highways Asset Teams
- Local Authority FCERM Programme Delivery
- Other asset management organisations
We deliver designs from concept to detailed execution across various sectors, with a preference for experience in:
- Scour assessments
- Scour mitigation design
- FCERM programme delivery (beneficial but not mandatory)
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in:
- Origination and development of outline and detailed designs for flood projects, including scour assessments, flood defences, and coastal engineering.
- Leading technical assessments, optioneering, engineering appraisals, design from concept to completion across:
- Scour mitigation
- Coastal engineering
- River/flood-related projects
- Collaborating with infrastructure clients (internal and external) to design hydraulic structures:
- Culverts
- Weirs
- Walls
- Outfalls
- Scour protections (for highways, rail, and property projects)
- Preparing work schedules, technical specifications, and contractor briefs
- Conducting scour assessments and asset inspections of above/below-ground infrastructure
- Partnering with Network Rail, local authorities, and environmental client organisations
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Primary location: Southwest England
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
- Our people—over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland—combine local roots with international expertise to deliver meaningful, sustainable solutions.
- Our culture thrives on innovation, integrity, and inclusion, empowering teams to tackle today’s challenges.
Our Sustainable Water Management team
- Recognised as leaders in flood and water risk management.
- We guide clients with responsible, collaborative problem-solving to future-proof their assets.
This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of WSP’s Sustainable Water Engineering Team. Be part of an innovative team pushing boundaries and helping colleagues realise their potential.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field
- Post-degree experience in hydraulic design for river or flood defence projects
- Familiarity with design principles for flood/water momentum, detention works, culverts, and structural flood defenses
- Proficiency in CAD or Civil 3D (conceptual modelling, schematic design, survey)
- Site supervision experience—ideal but not mandatory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Led projects/programmes that met quality, cost, and timing targets
- Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (implying journey towards membership of a recognised engineering institution)
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Preferred:
- Experience in scour assessment, mitigation design
- Knowledge of Local Authority FCERM Programme Delivery
What We Offer
Balance & Flexibility
- Hybrid working: Work from home two days per week while collaborating in our offices.
- Personal flexibility: “My Hour” policy—one free hour daily (flexible make-up time).
- Customisation: Balances time off—part-time schedules, flexible leave, or tailored holiday arrangements.
Health & Wellbeing
- Thrive Programme: Holistic wellbeing support.
- Virtual GP Service: Access consults 24/7 via private providers.
- Workplace adjustments as needed by employees.
- Gymflex scheme: Up to 40% discount on gym memberships
- Menopause support package
Inclusivity & Belonging
- Celebrate diversity: Applicants from all backgrounds encouraged—we welcome full authenticity at work.
- Employee Resource Groups foster culture of inclusion.
Learning & Growth
- Professional training, mentorship, and ongoing business objectives.
- Chartership support for career advancement.
Join 'We Are WSP'
We actively encourage diversity and champion equity in recruitment. P’accreditation as a Disability Confident leader means we interview all disabled applicants meeting the job criteria—please notify us of adjustments required.
At WSP, we don’t just add value—we help create lasting impacts for communities and professionals alike.
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