Overview

Principal or Associate Civil Engineer - Wastewater Modeller

We are seeking a Principal or Associate Engineer to support team leaders in managing project delivery, supervise tasks, and review deliverables. The role provides opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to high-quality service delivery within a growing team.

You will be part of an award-winning water team within a network of professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. You will have the chance to shape the direction of a high-performing team, working with clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water, and Southern Water, with potential for progression through combining technical and leadership capabilities.

To learn more about our Water business, visit our Water Resilience page: Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP.

What You Will Do

• Develop the urban drainage modelling capability in the team, stay at the forefront of the latest developments, and provide training and development support to junior staff
• Support the team lead in managing the work of the local technical delivery team
• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects and support the wastewater team in delivering current and future projects, helping shape efficient delivery approaches
• Apply independent engineering judgement and develop innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships at all levels, and coordinate project meetings internally and with clients
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation
• Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences
• Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant degree and chartered status, or significant progress toward qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue
• Good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems, and relevant British Standards
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse backgrounds are welcomed; we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities; flexible working arrangements and optional extra leave
• Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support

We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please advise if you require workplace adjustments.