At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative drainage solutions for major civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join WSP, a leading engineering firm with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health support, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Hybrid working model and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in drainage design required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in drainage design for Roads, Active Travel and Major Civil Engineering schemes. This role is based in the London & South East region (Cambridge, London (Westferry Circus), Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton offices). Your role will be key to the successful delivery of a wide range of projects, using your technical skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality engineering services for our clients and coordinate engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages.
- Provide technical input to cross‑sector multidisciplinary internal project teams supporting transportation, commercial/residential development and environmental infrastructure projects.
- Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate outputs to our clients.
- Further develop and broaden the technical capacity of the Roads and drainage team.
- Provide technical input and design on roads, public transport and active travel projects.
- Undertake road drainage systems and flood risk management measures designs using the relevant industry standard software for feasibility, concept and detailed design stages of a project.
- Apply the DMRB, CIRIA and other relevant standards.
- Develop and deliver design solutions including applications for Departures and Relaxations from Standards and ensuring all requisite approvals and consents are secured for projects.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaborate independently and as part of a team.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
- Hold CEng or IEng status with a professional institute or be close to achieving a qualification.
- Capable of working to tight project deadlines and under pressure with an open and honest approach.
- Significant postgraduate experience in undertaking outline and detailed design & delivery of surface water drainage systems and flood risk management measures for major national road development projects and other major civil engineering infrastructures.
- Excellent working knowledge and understanding of drainage principles, DMRB standards and guidelines, SuDs and hydraulic modelling.
- Significant experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and ArcGIS software.
- Significant experience with drainage design and flood modelling software such as Microdrainage & Causeway Flow.
- Experience with other related software such as InfoWorks ICM, FloodModeller, TuFlow, HEC‑RAS (1d/2d) and HEC‑HMS would be beneficial.
Benefits
- Work‑life balance: At WSP we understand work is just one aspect of life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work so our work represents a full spectrum of society.
- Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting people, providing a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
- Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
- Your development: We invest in growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Drainage Engineer (Roads) in Basingstoke employer: WSP
WSP is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and inclusivity, offering a hybrid working policy that allows flexibility to work from home and collaborate in modern offices across the UK. With a strong commitment to employee growth through training and mentoring, as well as comprehensive health and wellbeing support, WSP fosters a culture where diverse backgrounds are celebrated, making it an ideal place for talented professionals to thrive in their careers.
