Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer

About the Role

• Deliver a variety of civil engineering river and flood schemes • Prepare and support business cases for flood protection works • Develop outline and detailed designs for hydraulic systems, flood defences, drainage and ancillary structures • Design hydraulic structures such as culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls and scour protection for large infrastructure projects • Prepare work schedules and specifications for contractors • Carry out asset inspection of above‑ and below‑ground structures • Supervise construction works, supported by others where required • Collaborate with local authorities and national environmental organisations

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hydraulic design
• ▸structure design
• ▸asset inspection
• ▸construction supervision
• ▸work schedules
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

WSP is seeking engineers with experience in water, drainage and environmental engineering to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability on rivers and flood‑defence projects. We support clients across the UK, focusing on the Environment Agency, local authorities and other asset‑management organisations, delivering designs from concept through detailed stages across multiple sectors. We are looking for candidates who hold a civil or flood‑risk engineering degree, have post‑degree hydraulic design experience, understand flood and river diversion principles, are proficient in CAD/Civil 3D, and possess site experience, preferably in supervision. Strong communication skills, proven project delivery, and a commitment to becoming chartered are essential. • Degree qualified in civil or flood‑risk engineering • Post‑degree experience in hydraulic design for river or flood‑defence works • Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles • Proficiency in CAD or Civil 3D • Site experience, preferably in supervision • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proven contribution to project delivery meeting quality and commercial targets • Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Requirements

• ▸civil degree
• ▸hydraulic design
• ▸flood design
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸site supervision
• ▸chartered

Benefits

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, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you. The role is based primarily in the north of England, with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield, and offers candidates at Engineer, Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer levels the chance to join our national Sustainable Water Management team, a technical leader in the sector. What’s in it for you? We promote work‑life balance with a hybrid policy that allows two days per week of remote work, and we encourage personal time through the “WSP My Hour” initiative. Health and wellbeing are supported through the Thrive programme, virtual GP access, Gymflex discounts, and a comprehensive menopause support package, alongside reasonable workplace adjustments. Flexible working options include part‑time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and the ability to shift bank holiday entitlement to suit personal needs. Your professional development is a priority, with training, mentoring and chartership support designed to help you grow. • Hybrid working: two days remote per week • Flexible “WSP My Hour” for personal activities • Part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave purchase • Health & wellbeing support: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, Gymflex discount, menopause support • Development opportunities: training, mentoring, chartership support

Work Environment

Hybrid