Engineer - Clean Water

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Engineer to join the Asset Consultancy Team in Manchester. The role involves delivering potable water projects while collaborating with a large team of professionals. You will be engaged in feasibility studies, hydraulic modelling, and managing client expectations.

The position supports hybrid working, providing flexibility to work from home and in modern offices. WSP promotes a supportive work environment with wellness benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Solid background in clean water infrastructure, asset management, or design.
• Proven background delivering potable water projects to high standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative on technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasibility studies/options development for potable water projects.
• Hydraulic modelling and asset risk prioritisation modelling.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with quality, time, and budget expectations.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Good IT skills

Client-facing activities

Education

Relevant degree towards professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

GIS Software

Network modelling software (InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet)

Job description

Job Description

As an Engineer within the Asset Consultancy Team you would work in a team environment alongside other WSP Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners in the delivery of potable water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of high‑profile projects for internal & external clients that primarily involve UK utilities but also private developers and local authorities. You will exercise independent engineering judgement and have the opportunity to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems. You will be a proactive and collaborative team member.

The role will enable you to further develop and use your technical skills, applying your expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

You will work as part of an award‑winning water team within a larger team of over 600 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. We are currently engaged with an expanding portfolio of clients, including Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Welsh Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, Uisce Éireann, Southern Water, and Scottish Water Horizons.

A typical week would include (but not be limited to)

• Delivery of feasibility studies / options development for potable water (infrastructure and/or non‑infrastructure).
• Hydraulic modelling (network model builds/upgrades/calibration/operational response/mains flushing programming)
• Asset risk prioritisation modelling
• Water quality modelling, assessment of options and development of solutions
• Growth studies and network capacity checks
• Work closely with clients to ensure projects are delivered to their expectations in terms of quality, time and budget
• Undertaking own continuing professional development under guidance from people managers and assisting junior staff with the same
• Operating in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environmental and quality standards of WSP and associated client requirements
• Maintain project‑related health and safety strategies, including risk assessments, and
• Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards
• Successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant degree and progression towards qualification with an applicable Professional Institution. You will have a solid background in clean water infrastructure including a good understanding of asset management and/or design within the water industry. You will have a proven and demonstrable background of delivering potable water projects (modelling/design and/or asset management) to a high standard.
• You will have good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team.
• Good IT skills are paramount, in particular MS Office, GIS and network modelling software packages (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet) as well as the ability to pick up new software.
• This role is likely to involve client‑facing activities, so professionalism and excellent communication skills are a must.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Health & wellbeing: virtual GP service, comprehensive menopause support package, and Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.

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.

Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.