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Senior Civil Engineer (Water)
Civil Engineer – Regulated Water Asset Design
UK-wide Opportunities
About WSP and the Role
At WSP, you can shape a unique career while making meaningful contributions to society. Our global reach connects you with diverse teams and ground-breaking projects, helping you expand your expertise in environments that value innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
Our Regulated Water Asset Design team specialises in serving the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We work directly with UK water companies like Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water, as well as top-tier contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try, delivering integrated design services for:
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- Sewerage schemes
- Water network projects
Due to rising demand, we’re actively recruiting experienced Civil Engineers to support the AMP8 water sector capital investment programme—whether you’re already in water engineering or transitioning from another sector.
Tracking code: #LI-DM2
Key Responsibilities
As a Civil Engineer at WSP, you’ll own project delivery while fostering growth, innovation, and client relationships. Your role includes:
- End-to-end project management, including health & safety compliance, technical execution, quality assurance, cost control, and timely delivery to budget and schedule.
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams, integrating civil engineers, environmental specialists, and other engineers to deliver cohesive project solutions.
- Expanding service offerings by identifying opportunities to introduce complementary WSP services (UK-based and global).
- Strengthening client relationships to ensure projects achieve strategic outcomes and maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Driving innovation by contributing to new service development, digital tools, and sustainable solutions through our Future Ready and Net Zero programmes.
- Ambassadorial role: Promoting best practices within your team and championing client projects.
- Bid preparation and resourcing, including development of team structures, budgets, and timelines for new opportunities.
- Mentoring junior talent: Supporting graduate engineers and degree apprentices in technical and professional development.
- Team growth: Contributing to recruitment efforts and building a high-performing civil engineering collective.
- Career advancement: Actively developing your technical, managerial, and leadership skills across ambitious projects.
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Essential Requirements
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
- A degree in Civil Engineering (or relevant discipline).
- Chartered status or significant progress toward ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or CIWEM (Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management) membership.
- Proven experience managing engineering design teams, including collaboration with a range of disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Hands-on experience checking or approving civil infrastructure design, including linear projects (water/sewer networks) or industrial/process-related schemes.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers, particularly in technical skills and industry best practices.
- Strong client-facing expertise, with a track record of building positive, consultative relationships.
- Excellent communication skills in writing, presentation, and verbal discussions.
Your experience may align closely even if you don’t meet all criteria. Reach out to explore other suitable roles. —
Why Join WSP?
A culture that cares
We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, guided by a shared purpose: creating positive, lasting change in the communities we serve. Our 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland unify these values through:
- Innovation: Futuristic problem-solving tailored to real-world challenges.
- Integrity: Ethical, transparent, and accountable collaboration.
- Inclusion: Celebrating diverse backgrounds and promoting authentic belonging for all.
Practical benefits for our employees
- Work-life balance: A hybrid policy allowing two days’ remote work weekly, alongside our modern office locations across the UK. Flexibility underpins our supportive approach to creativity and collaboration.
- Inclusivity & Belonging:
- We prioritise harnessing a spectrum of talents and experiences.
- Multi-cultural engagement is strengthened through employee resource groups (e.g., LGBTQ+ support, ethnic minority networking, neurodiversity initiatives).
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Thrive Programme: Access tools and resources to enhance physical and mental wellness.
- Virtual GP service ensuring prompt access to NHS/Irish Medical Council-approved healthcare.
- Flexible benefits, including the Gymflex discount (a discounted gym membership) and a comprehensive menopause support package.
- Accommodations provided for employees with disabilities and specific needs.
- Flexible Time: The "WSP My Hour" policy encourages you to prioritise personal well-being by taking an hourly break daily, allowing flexibility in repayment.
- Initiatives Beyond Work: Options for part-time, flexible working, excess holiday purchase, and customised bank holiday scheduling.
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Personal Growth
- A commitment to your career trajectory and continuous learning, supported through:
- Mentoring programs
- Training opportunities
- Chartership support
- Embracing collaborative learning across global WSP teams.
Equality & Diversity
We actively champion accessibility and equality in hiring and professional development. As a Disability Confident Leader, WSP guarantees fair consideration during the interview process for applicants meeting the core criteria. If you require any workplace adjustments during your application or employment, please inform us—we’re here to accommodate your needs.
Join WSP Today—Imagine the Impact
Experience the potential to shape remarkable projects worldwide while making a difference in communities that matter to you. Be part of a legacy that is as extraordinary as your ambitions.
Apply now. —
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