Senior Civil Engineer - Building Structures

WSP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking individuals with extensive drainage design experience. This role offers hybrid working with flexible options, professional development opportunities, and involvement in high-profile projects including residential and commercial infrastructure. Candidates should have a background in Civil Engineering and be working towards chartership. Join a close-knit team that values diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing programs

Training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartership (MICE).
• Aspiring individual actively working towards moving into a managerial position.
• Experience in Below Ground Drainage Design.

Responsibilities

• You will be exposed to a wide variety of projects including drainage design.
• Work on building-related infrastructure projects across various sectors.
• Collaborate with clients across private and public sectors.

Skills

Extensive drainage design experience

Good report writing skills

Good client facing skills

Experience in a range of design software

Chartered or working towards chartership (MICE)

Experience of S278

Causeway Flow / Info Drainage software

AutoCAD

Civils 3D for Earthworks

QGIS

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Causeway Flow / Info Drainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Overview

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.

We are a dedicated team of Structural and Civil Engineers based in London. We enjoy a professional and friendly atmosphere.

Role and responsibilities

You will be exposed to a wide variety of projects, including the detailed design of roads and drainage on a range of building-related infrastructure projects across Industrial, Residential, Commercial, Energy, Leisure, Hospitality and more. We work with a very wide client base, from private sector organisations to government departments such as the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. At WSP we have a dedicated program of training for ICE professional membership (MICE) and offer training opportunities tailored to individual needs.

Requirements

• Extensive drainage design experience. Road design is an advantage
• Good report writing skills
• Good client facing skills
• Experience in a range of design software
• Chartered or working towards chartership (MICE)
• Aspiring individual actively working towards moving into a managerial position
• Experience in Below Ground Drainage Design
• Sustainable SuDS strategy
• Experience of S106
• Flood Risk Assessments
• Drainage Strategy Reports
• Experience of S278 (Preferred)
• Causeway Flow / Info Drainage software
• REVIT (Awareness)
• AutoCAD
• Civils 3D for Earthworks (cut & fill)
• QGIS
• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with two days a week from home and flexible collaboration across the UK offices
• Inclusivity and belonging: A culture that values diverse backgrounds, authentic selves, and respectful collaboration
• Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for daily personal activities; options for part-time and flexible working, additional leave, and bank holiday usage
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and potential for Chartership

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 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 inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

EEO Statement

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.