Associate / Associate Director - Civil Engineer (Water)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Civil Engineer in the UK. The role involves project delivery, managing engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in client-facing roles. The firm offers a hybrid working model and invests in employee development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Wellness programs

Training and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines.
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule.
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Good presentation skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progression towards membership of ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Overview

Job 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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience for a Sustainable Tomorrow | WSP

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements direct with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and South West Water. We also hold excellent relationships and trading agreements with blue chip contractors, including Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.

Our hybrid working model enables our staff to mix working from home with our top quality office environments. We are guided by the following principles:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Role Overview

A little more about your role…

Due to a significant increase in the demand for our services, we are actively recruiting to help us service the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer you tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. Equally, if you are working in a different engineering sector, we can also offer mentoring programmes and training to support you in the transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate or Associate Director Civil Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas
• Build relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiatives
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development
• Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related design
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development
• Client-facing experience
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Imagining a better future

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. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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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 growth. 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

We offer hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home two days a week, and 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 inclusivity. Our employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides GP access, and we offer reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships), a menopause support package, and other benefits.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We offer 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 training, mentoring, and Chartership to support your growth.

#WeAreWSP

We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or belief, marital status, or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.