Senior Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
 

A little more about your role…

• Manage and deliver Development consultancy services to a high level to external and internal clients.
• Proficient in using industry best practice software packages InfoDrainage and Civils 3D. 
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reviews the work of junior team members to improve quality and ensure compliance with scope and brief.
• Experience in undertaking spatial coordination, technical design on projects through to construction and handover on large scale complex projects. 
• Support junior members of the team in the preparation, checking and submission of various section agreements under the Water Industry Act 1991.
• Utilise your understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.
• Produce clear and well-written technical reports, effectively providing technical advice and information in a clear and concise manner.
• Supporting the preparation of design H&S risk management plans and schedules.
• Lead the day-to-day engineering design aspects of projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.
• Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, such as highway, public realm, 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.
• Liaison with discipline leads and preparing updates to scheme programmes.

The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit  - Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely Expertise, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.

We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction. We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Actively participating in an appropriate professional institution and either has, or is proactively seeking, corporate professional membership.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.
• Proven experience post degree in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of drainage design principles and solutions to manage infrastructure drainage.
• Proficient in using InfoDrainage for sitewide and building drainage.
• Experience in Civils 3D for use in earthworks, SuDS basins and ideally utilities coordination.
• Proven knowledge of relevant technical standards, UK Building Regulations, Design Standards, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience in S278 and S38 highway design and knowledge of appropriate DMRB design standards.
• Successful management of projects/programmes and leading teams to meet both quality and commercial targets.
• Good communication skills and to sustain client relationships and attend client progress meetings.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the 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 our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’S In It For You?

Work-Life Balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex Your Time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your Development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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 let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.