Assistant Engineer - SuDS (Blue Green Infra) in Leeds

Overview

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Your Role

Working as part of a small team, you’ll be providing expertise and delivering solutions on a wide range of complex surface water issues using blue-green infrastructure and sustainable drainage practices. You will provide advice and guidance to our clients, and support our engineers within the team. Promoting blue-green infrastructure and SuDS to others within the wider WSP business, as well as applying your technical skills to projects of local and national importance, will also be a challenge your role will undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects predominantly SuDS and blue-green infrastructure.
• Work on bespoke, and challenging projects.
• Produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Support the development of engineering solutions, from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction.
• Assist the preparation of reports and supporting drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises.
• Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences.

Your Team

As an Assistant Engineer you will occupy a pivotal role within the Blue Green Infrastructure team, providing the foundation for all our work. The team comprises a mix of engineers with a wide range of industry experience, and services projects across the full spectrum of WSP’s client base. You could find yourself supporting the team in:

• Public realm improvement schemes & SuDS retrofit.
• Producing engineering designs for urban drainage projects.
• Working on high-profile projects, including HS2, Smart Motorways.
• Helping local authorities to prevent flooding to homes and businesses.
• Assisting in developing fee proposals and winning work.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil or environmental engineering, construction, environmental science, geography).
• Some knowledge in urban drainage design and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue.
• Some experience or understanding of hydraulic modelling, using industry-standard software (e.g. InfoWorks, FLOW).
• Competence with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with any industry-standard geographical information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo).
• A high degree of computer literacy and an ability to work as part of a team.

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

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: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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 so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, 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. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why 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. 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.