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Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
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Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer – Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Role
Location: Southwest England Grade: Senior Engineer (near Chartered) / Principal Engineer (Chartered)
About the Role
Help shape the future of sustainable water engineering! WSP is seeking talented Civil Engineers with experience in Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM), designer-delivery, and programme/project management to strengthen our technical capability.
You’ll join a global team supporting key UK clients, including:
- Environment Agency
- Network Rail
- Local Authority Highways Asset Teams
- Local Authority FCERM Programmes
- Other asset management organisations
We deliver engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design across highways, rail, property, and environmental sectors.
Your expertise could enhance:
- Scour assessments & mitigation design
- Flood defences & coastal engineering
- Hydraulic structure designs (culverts, weirs, walls, scour protection, etc.)
- Collaboration with regulators (Network Rail, Environmental Agencies, councils)
The role is based in the southwest of England (UK-wide relocation may also be considered).
Key Responsibilities
- Design engineering flood solutions, including scour assessments, flood defences, and coastal protection.
- Lead appraisal, optioneering, outline, and detailed design for scour, coastal, river and flood-related schemes.
- Deliver technical execution from concept to completion across multiple infrastructure sectors.
- Develop work schedules, specifications and tender documentation for contractors.
- Conduct scour assessments and inspections of above/below-ground assets (structures, roads, bridges).
- Work with regulatory bodies, including Network Rail, Local Authorities and environmental organisations.
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What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Civil or Flood Risk Management Engineering.
- Postgraduate experience in hydraulic designs, particularly in river/flood defence works.
- Cross-functional hydraulic design knowledge for scour & flood diversions.
- CAD or Civil 3D experience (preferred but not compulsory).
- Site supervision or hands-on fieldwork experience (helper/technician level welcome).
Key Skills & Attributes
- Clear and effective written & verbal communication (technical reporting, stakeholder liaison).
- Demonstratable project/programme delivery expertise, ensuring quality and commercial success.
- Independent and collaborative leadership, driven by innovation.
- Chartership prospective candidates (working towards IG or CEng status preferred).
The ideal candidate brings flair, creativity, and technical rigor to a team shaping future-proof water infrastructure.
Why Join WSP?
Impact & Mindset
- Be part of the world’s leading engineering consultancy with over 11,000 professionals across UK & Ireland.
- Work on landmark infrastructure projects globally.
- Innovate every day; our Solutions Network relentlessly resolvers diversifies and defuses stale conventions.
- Our Sustainable Water Management teams are technical leaders in UK flood and coastal protection.
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Hybrid Working & Flexibility
- Two days per week working from home, plus modern office spaces.
- Work-life balance than reinvented...
- One hour daily ‘flex hour’ to prioritise your needs.
Growth & Development
- Investment in your career progression, including project mentoring.
- Support for chalerting goals, alongside hands-on experience.
Wellbeing & Belonging
- National Hybrid Working Policy – flex your time and balance family/life commitments.
- Flexible benefits, Gymflex memberships, menopause support & workplace adjustments.
- Virtual GP service for healthcare access anytime.
- A culture of diversity & inclusion through employee resource groups.
Our core values are: ✔ Mission First: We shape better futures. ✔ Inspiring Potential: We unlock minds. ✔ Speak with Conviction: We stand for truth. ✔ Respect in Action: We make every interaction count.
** Nominated or Nominated? Diversity Commitment**
WSP wholeheartedly encourages applications from:
- All genders.
- Disabled candidates.
- Candidates from different races.
- Young professionals & underrepresented groups.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please let us know upon application.
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