Hybrid River & Flood Risk Civil Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP is seeking Engineers across the north of England (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield) to deliver river and flood defence schemes for UK clients, including the Environment Agency and local authorities. The role spans concept through to detailed design, with a focus on hydraulic systems, drainage and associated structures.

You will work within the Sustainable Water Management team, contributing to innovative, lasting solutions and supporting business cases, with hybrid work options

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or flood risk engineering.
• Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs for river/flood defence.
• Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of river and flood-related schemes.
• Support business cases for flood protection works.
• Develop outline and detailed designs for flood projects including hydraulic systems and defences.
• Design hydraulic structures (culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection) for major projects.
• Prepare work schedules and specifications for contractors.
• Carry out asset inspections of above/below-ground structures.
• Supervise construction works with team support.
• Collaborate with local authorities and environmental organisations.

Skills

River & flood design

Hydraulic design

Site supervision

Communication

Chartered status progression

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or flood risk engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking Engineers across the north of England (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield) to deliver river and flood defence schemes for UK clients, including the Environment Agency and local authorities. The role spans concept through to detailed design, with a focus on hydraulic systems, drainage and associated structures.

You will work within the Sustainable Water Management team, contributing to innovative, lasting solutions and supporting business cases, with hybrid work options