Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Rivers & Flood Risk Civil Engineer
Design and manage river/flood defence projects from concept to construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Deliver a variety of civil engineering river and flood‑related schemes. • Prepare and support business cases for works that protect against flooding. • 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
- ▸scheme delivery
- ▸hydraulic design
- ▸work schedules
- ▸asset inspection
- ▸construction supervision
- ▸stakeholder collaboration
What You Bring
WSP is seeking engineers with experience in water, drainage and environmental engineering for rivers and flood‑defence projects across the UK. The team supports clients such as the Environment Agency, local authorities and other asset‑management organisations, delivering designs from concept through to detailed stages across a range of sectors. • 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 and solutions. • Proficiency in CAD or Civil 3D. • Site experience, ideally in a supervisory role. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrated contribution to successful delivery of projects meeting quality and commercial targets. • Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Requirements
- ▸civil degree
- ▸hydraulic design
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸site supervision
- ▸chartered engineer
- ▸communication
Benefits
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can access global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. The culture celebrates new ideas, diverse perspectives and offers a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you. Joining this vibrant and evolving team provides an opportunity to shape the future of sustainable water engineering within a global firm that values curiosity, fresh angles on challenges and future‑ready solutions. The position is suitable for Engineer, Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer levels. Employees enjoy a supportive environment that balances work with personal life, promotes inclusivity, and offers health and wellbeing programmes, flexible working options, and continuous development through training, mentoring and chartership support. • Hybrid working policy with two days per week from home. • Work‑life balance initiatives including flexible hours and "WSP My Hour" for personal activities. • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups supporting diverse backgrounds. • Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. • Part‑time, flexible working arrangements and options to purchase additional leave or adjust bank holiday usage. • Investment in personal development via training, mentoring and support for chartership.
Work Environment
Hybrid