Flood & River Risk Civil Engineer — Hybrid & Flexible Hours

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP are seeking Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK, focusing on the Environment Agency and local authorities.

The role involves delivering river and flood-related schemes, developing designs, preparing business cases, and supervising construction in collaboration with authorities and clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or flood risk engineering.
• Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs for rivers or flood defences.
• Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles.
• CAD or Civil 3D proficiency.
• Site supervision experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Track record of delivering projects meeting quality and commercial targets.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of civil river and flood-related schemes.
• Prepare and support business cases for flood defence works.
• Develop outline and detailed designs for hydraulic flood projects.
• Design hydraulic structures for large infrastructure projects (culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection).
• Prepare work schedules and contractor specifications.
• Asset inspection of above and below ground structures.
• Supervise construction works.
• Collaborate with local authorities and environmental organisations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project delivery

Hydraulic design knowledge

Site supervision

CAD/Civil 3D proficient

Chartered status pursuit

Delivery of flood schemes

Education

Civil or flood risk engineering degree

Tools

CAD/Civil 3D

Job description

WSP are seeking Engineers with experience in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for rivers and flood defence projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK, focusing on the Environment Agency and local authorities.

The role involves delivering river and flood-related schemes, developing designs, preparing business cases, and supervising construction in collaboration with authorities and clients.