Senior Civil Engineer (Water / AMP8)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme for health and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Regulated Water Asset Design team. This role involves managing project delivery across various water-sector projects, ensuring quality, safety, and budget alignments, while also mentoring junior engineers.

With a focus on inclusivity and professional development, WSP offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee wellbeing, including health programs and hybrid work policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Chartered status or significant progress toward ICE/CIWEM membership.
• Experience managing engineering teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project delivery including safety and quality.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
• Build relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Managing engineering design teams

Project delivery on budget and schedule

Mentoring junior staff

Client-facing communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progression towards ICE/CIWEM

Job description

Job Description

At WSP we offer opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. By leveraging our global reach, you can discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals to expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

The Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector in the UK and internationally. We hold long‑term framework agreements with water companies such as Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water, and trading agreements with blue‑chip contractors including Costain and Galliford Try. Our projects span wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes. Due to a significant increase in demand for our services, we are actively recruiting experienced Civil Engineers to support the AMP8 water‑industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water‑industry design experience, we can offer tailored development to fulfil your career ambitions. If you are coming from a different engineering sector, we offer mentoring programmes and training to support a transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all aspects of project delivery, including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to offer complementary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas
• Build relationships with our clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on client‑sponsored initiatives
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development
• Line‑manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines
• Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial/process related design
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development
• Client‑facing experience
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and provides opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, supporting a culture of inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: We support our people with the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

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.