Overview

WSP is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer based in Leeds or Belfast who specialises in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for transportation infrastructure projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on high profile rail, highway, Local Authority and aviation projects, providing drainage designs from concept through to detail.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, such as highway, rail, infrastructure and site development schemes.
• Delivery of projects from concept through to completion and ensuring they are delivered to a high technical standard, in a timely manner and with commercial success.
• Delivering a broad range of drainage services for the most significant transport and infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Lead client relationships and attend client progress meetings.
• Manage a team of drainage engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring they are resourced on projects.

What we look for

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified (role dependant).
• Extensive experience post degree in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Knowledge of drainage design principles and solutions to manage infrastructure drainage.
• Experience in Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow software/MicroDrainage.
• Knowledge of UK technical standards, Building Regulations, Design Standards, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience in managing projects/programmes and teams to meet quality and commercial targets.
• Experience in one or more areas: Highway drainage, Rail drainage, Airport drainage, Asset management, Foul water, Sustainable drainage design, Drainage modelling (Causeway Flow or Microdrainage).

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 professionals are united by creating positive, long-lasting impacts 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 backed by international expertise.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working two days a week in the office.
• Inclusive and supportive culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives including Thrive, Virtual GP, flexible benefits, and menopause support.
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time options, extra leave, and purchasable leave.
• Your development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

How to apply

Apply today.