Principal Clean Water Engineer

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Clean Water Engineer to lead technical projects and deliver efficient water modelling solutions. The role requires a relevant degree and significant experience in network modelling, as well as proficiency in optimizer software. You'll be responsible for client interaction, training junior staff, and ensuring project compliance with safety standards. This position offers opportunities for personal development and collaboration within a large, diverse team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in network modelling and analysis.
• Experience leading modelling teams for water supply projects.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis of water supply networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
• Assist in proposals and develop relationships with clients.
• Oversee project health and safety strategies.

Skills

Network modelling

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Health and safety compliance

Education

Relevant degree and professional qualification (ICE/CIWEM)

Tools

Optimizer software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

As a Principal Clean Water Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and guidance to a team in the delivery of a variety of water clean water modelling and network analysis projects, ensuring accurate and efficient project delivery for internal and external clients.

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.

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

• Leading technical delivery and providing technical guidance to the project team;
• Client liaison and report preparation;
• Assist in the preparation of proposals within current frameworks and the development of additional clients;
• Training and mentoring of staff, especially more junior staff;
• Develop and maintain project related health and safety strategies, including risk assessments; and
• Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards and ensure the project team comply with such standards.

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.

The opportunity for progression is a real possibility, combining your technical and industry knowledge with the right behaviours to encourage and develop others.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A relevant degree and professionally qualified with membership of an applicable institution, ICE/CIWEM or international equivalent;
• Significant experience in network modelling and analysis encompassing emerging technologies specifically optimizer software;
• Undertaken detailed analysis of water supply networks and have led modelling teams for projects and studies including the following typical activities and deliverables:
• Analysis of data to evaluate the performance of existing assets in order to develop site condition reports;
• To ensure that safety issues are fully considered within projects via CDM 2015;
• To ensure technical excellence in modelling outputs to design;
• Co-ordination of a design to ensure good interface with all other disciplines;
• Participation in design reviews and technical audits;
• Input into multi-discipline design programmes;
• Integration with other technical disciplines in the delivery of multi-disciplinary project activities;
• Lead technical meetings and discussions with client engineers, suppliers and regulators;
• Contributing to design delivery processes to maintain change & cost control;
• Support/generate cost and manhours estimates for proposals, studies and projects;
• Act as Lead modelling engineer on selected projects controlling design, specifications, costs, hours, quality and programme;
• Keep up to date with developments in the CW modelling sector, from a technical and legislative perspective and seek out opportunities to develop a strong professional profile at a National level (make technical presentations internally, to clients and at conferences); and
• Develop the strength of the expertise within the modelling and wider engineering teams;

We have multiple roles to fulfil and therefore can consider a range of skills and experience, to collectively strengthen our team's capacity and technical and applied project management capabilities.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

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 inclusion. 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 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 bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds 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 gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

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 understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.