Assistant Engineer - Clean Water

As an Assistant Engineer within the Asset Consultancy Team, you will support Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners in delivering potable water infrastructure projects. You will contribute to accurate and efficient project delivery for internal and external clients, including UK utilities, private developers and local authorities. In this role you will build a strong technical foundation, gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of water‑sector activities, and support the creation of innovative engineering solutions. You will be proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative, keen to learn and grow professionally. You will work as part of an award‑winning water team within a larger group of over 600 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. You will be engaged with an expanding portfolio of clients such as Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Welsh Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, Uisce Éireann, and Scottish Water Horizons.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of feasibility studies and options development for potable water (infrastructure and/or non‑infrastructure) projects.
• Supporting hydraulic modelling tasks such as network model builds, upgrades, calibration, operational response assessments and mains flushing programme development.
• Contributing to asset risk prioritisation modelling and helping collate inputs for analysis.
• Supporting water quality modelling activities, option assessments, and the development of technical solutions.
• Helping undertake growth studies and network capacity checks.
• Working with senior team members to ensure projects meet client expectations for quality, time and budget.
• Taking responsibility for your own continuing professional development, supported by your People Manager and senior colleagues, and assisting with basic tasks or knowledge sharing for junior team members where appropriate.
• Operating in accordance with corporate health, safety, environmental and quality standards, as well as associated client requirements.
• Helping maintain project‑related health and safety strategies, including preparation of risk assessments.
• Supporting general project delivery activities such as data analysis, report preparation, and document control.

Successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious team, with excellent opportunities for technical and professional growth.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (or working towards one) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline, and interest in pursuing qualification with an applicable Professional Institution.
• Interest in Clean Water infrastructure and an understanding of the Water Industry, with some exposure to asset management, hydraulic modelling or design activities (academic, placement, or early career experience).
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to work both independently on routine tasks and collaboratively within a project team.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office, with enthusiasm for learning specialist tools such as GIS or network modelling software (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet).
• A professional, positive approach and willingness to participate in client‑facing activities as you develop in the role.

Benefits

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. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve 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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need and offer a gymflex scheme, which provides up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program. A comprehensive menopause support package is also available. To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers 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 encourage continuous development through training, mentoring and support for chartership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 Confidence 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.