Assistant Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovation. In this role, you'll contribute to prestigious projects across the UK, enhancing your technical skills while collaborating with a diverse team. The company values work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model and various wellbeing programs. With a focus on inclusivity and personal development, this position provides a unique opportunity to shape your career while making a meaningful difference in the community. If you're passionate about sustainable development and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Unlimited NHS doctor access

Gym discounts

Menopause support

Flexible working options

Training and mentoring support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway design and drainage strategies.
• Ability to produce technical reports and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to planning applications and technical submissions.
• Managing multiple development projects simultaneously.

Skills

Highway Design

Drainage Strategies

Flood Risk Assessment

Utilities Management

Communication Skills

Climate Change Awareness

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Chartership (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Info Drainage

Micro Drainage

PDS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Our team works on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, helping deliver projects such as:

• EDF Energy Sizewell C
• HZI Energy Recovery Facility Rookery South
• Milton Road and Histon Road Cambridge
• Cambridge Eastern Access
• Cambridge Greenways Swaffham, Bottisham, Horningsea
• Marleigh Cambridge
• Rackheath Norfolk
• Norwich Western Link

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Contributing to concept studies, strategies, and drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions, and construction issues.
• Contributing to all types of development projects across sectors and clients.
• Managing multiple varied projects simultaneously.
• Developing your technical capabilities with support from the Cambridge team.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and design teams (internal and external).
• Ensuring tasks are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical and legal standards.

The Development Team is a high-performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit, comprising over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery throughout the project lifecycle, from land acquisition to scheme implementation.

Our vision is to be recognized as the best development team in the industry, achieved through continuous improvement across four pillars: Technical Excellence, People, Clients, and Operational Excellence.

We assist clients in promoting, implementing, and managing sustainable development, from pre-feasibility to planning consent; establishing development plans; and developing multi-disciplinary designs from concept to construction.

Our clients include public and private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, architects, government, and local authorities. Our services include:

• Civil engineering, highway design, and earthworks strategies
• Utilities, energy planning, and coordination
• Drainage, flood risk, and SuDS
• Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessment, utilities, and understanding of the development industry.
• Desirable: hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, building structures, and construction design stages.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and drawings with supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes and experience in preparing drawings for contracts and approvals.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of climate change and sustainability guidance.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or PDS.
• Experience liaising with clients, professionals, and authorities to secure approvals and agreements.
• Understanding of legal, planning, design, and contract procedures related to development projects.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Postgraduate experience or working towards Chartership, or equivalent experience and responsibility.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll assess how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to serve communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate people committed to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and supported by international expertise.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

We value your personal time. Our hybrid policy allows working from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices.

Inclusivity & Wellbeing

We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. We promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by employee resource groups. Our wellbeing programs include unlimited NHS doctor access, gym discounts, and menopause support.

Flexibility

Options like 'WSP My Hour' allow you to take time for personal activities daily. We offer part-time, flexible working, additional leave, and flexible bank holidays.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and support for Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, belief, or circumstances. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.