Overview

Senior Highway Drainage Engineer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council, for another five years. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years. WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business.

Responsibilities

• Independently deliver complex drainage schemes from conception through to delivery.
• Investigation, data collection and analysis.
• Feasibility studies, designs and reports.
• Development of funding applications on behalf of the Client.
• Preliminary and detailed drainage design, compliant with DMRB, Local Design Specifications, Sewage Sector Guidance, CDM2015 and BIM.
• Preparation of contract documents.
• Contract administration.
• Construction supervision.
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of you and team members.
• Take responsibility for your own personal development and the development of others, including a line management role.
• Competent using Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate is aligned with delivering drainage schemes and working within design and construction contracts as described above.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy that offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — an environment that welcomes varied backgrounds and experiences, with a culture of integrity and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, menopause support, and reasonable workplace adjustments as needed, plus Gymflex with savings on gym memberships.
• Flex your time — WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to adjust time as needed; part-time and flexible working arrangements available, plus the option to purchase additional leave and to use bank holidays to suit you.
• Your development — training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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