Civil Infrastructure Engineer: Planning, Design & Growth

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Development & Planning professional in Birmingham to contribute to concept studies, drainage strategies, and planning support across diverse projects. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery while developing your career in a supportive environment.

The role involves working on civil engineering and utilities coordination, with emphasis on design calculations, drawings, and type approvals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning.
• Understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports and drawings.
• Familiarity with design codes and contract documentation for approvals.
• Experience liaising with clients and authorities on development projects.
• Postgraduate experience and working toward Chartership (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Contributing to concept studies and drawings leading to planning applications.
• Managing multiple projects across sectors with budget and programme awareness.
• Collaborating with design teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring tasks comply with technical standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage strategy

Flood risk assessment

Utility design

Hydraulics & hydrology

Construction design stages

Info Drainage

Micro Drainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PDS

Tools

Info Drainage

Micro Drainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Development & Planning professional in Birmingham to contribute to concept studies, drainage strategies, and planning support across diverse projects. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery while developing your career in a supportive environment.

The role involves working on civil engineering and utilities coordination, with emphasis on design calculations, drawings, and type approvals.