Overview

Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Based in Leeds or Belfast.

What you will do

• 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, ensuring high technical standard, timely delivery and commercial success.
• Delivering a broad range of drainage services for 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 will be looking for

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

About the team

Join a national sustainable water management team that is technical leader in the sector, delivering innovative, lasting solutions to high-profile challenges faced by clients such as HS2, Network Rail, National Highways and Local Authorities. The successful candidate will become a key part of this team.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging; commitment to diversity and an authentic, respectful culture.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, and wellbeing benefits.
• Flex your time with options like WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and adaptable bank holidays.
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

EEO We encourage applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please advise if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.