Principal / Associate Civil Engineer - Wastewater Modeller

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal or Associate Engineer to support project delivery in urban drainage modelling. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling, and the ability to develop team capacity. This role offers growth opportunities and promotes a work-life balance through a hybrid working policy.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to check technical outputs from others before issue.
• Good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications.
• Experience in developing urban drainage modelling capability.

Responsibilities

• Support team lead in managing technical delivery.
• Provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Wastewater hydraulic modelling

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Technical judgment

Education

Relevant degree and chartered degree or pursuing qualification

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

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.

A little more about your role...

We are looking for a Principal or Associate Engineer to support the team leaders in managing project delivery, including supervision of tasks and review of deliverables. 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 be part of an award-winning water team within a network of 350 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. You\'ll have the chance to shape the direction of a high-performing, growing team, working with clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water Horizons, Welsh Water, and Southern Water. There is a real opportunity for progression by combining your technical and industry knowledge with the right behaviours to encourage and develop others.

To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience | Stronger Together | WSP

Responsibilities

• Develop the urban drainage modelling capability in the team, ensuring we are at the forefront of latest developments in the discipline, and provide training and development support to more junior members of the team
• Support the team lead in managing the work of the local technical delivery team
• Provide technical input on urban drainage projects and support our wastewater team in delivering current and future projects and help influence our future approaches to efficient delivery
• Exercise independent engineering judgement and have opportunities to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships at all levels, coordinating and facilitating project meetings internally and with clients
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation
• Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences
• Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• A relevant degree and chartered, or significantly progressed on your journey in pursuing qualification with ICE, IEI, IoW or CIWEM
• Able to demonstrate clear and successful experience of wastewater hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks ICM) and an ability to check the technical outputs of others prior to issue
• A good working knowledge of Water Industry Specifications, Code of Practice for the Hydraulic Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems and relevant British Standards
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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 . 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
  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It\'s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
• Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• We have our employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing
  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP, and we offer reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
• Flex your time
  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development
  We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.