Senior Highway Drainage Engineer in Shrewsbury

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A Little More About Your Role

We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. 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

• As a Senior Drainage Engineer you will work as part of our multi-disciplinary team to deliver complex drainage schemes from conception through to delivery.
• You will take a lead on feasibility studies, detailed design and investigations.
• 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.
• Contract administration.
• Construction supervision.
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of you and team members.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience of leading on drainage design projects within the highways or related sectors.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Local Design Specifications, Sewage Sector Guidance and CDM2015.
• Commitment to health, safety and welfare of yourself and team members.
• Competent using Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to working collaboratively and with a client focus.

Apply and Opportunities

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.

About Us

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: 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.
• 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.
• Flex your time: 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.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.