Senior Engineer - Clean Water Modelling

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Employee resource groups

Health and wellbeing support

Training and mentoring

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer to contribute to water infrastructure projects. This role involves technical delivery, project leadership, and mentorship within the Asset Consultancy Team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clean water modelling, alongside excellent analytical skills and client communication abilities. Emphasizing work-life balance, WSP offers a hybrid working policy and various employee benefits, including a focus on health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree and progression towards professional qualification.
• Experience in clean water network modelling and analysis.
• Proven record of delivering high-standard potable water projects.

Responsibilities

• Technical delivery of feasibility studies and reports.
• Leading hydraulic modelling tasks and asset risk prioritisation.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Clean water network modelling

Analytical skills

Client communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks WS Pro

Synergi

Epanet

GIS

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 Senior Engineer, you will play a key technical and coordination role within the Asset Consultancy Team, contributing to the delivery of potable water infrastructure and modelling projects for UK Utilities, private developers and local authorities. You will take ownership of medium‑complexity tasks, lead elements of project delivery, support junior staff and provide technical guidance to ensure accurate, efficient and high‑quality outputs. You will combine strong modelling/design and asset management expertise with growing leadership responsibilities, helping drive continual improvement in technical quality, service efficiency and team capability. You will be a proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused contributor to project teams.

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

• Technical Delivery of feasibility studies, options assessments and technical reports for potable water infrastructure and non‑infrastructure schemes.
• Leading hydraulic modelling tasks such as model builds, upgrades, calibration, operational assessments and scenario testing, with support where needed.
• Undertaking asset risk prioritisation modelling and contributing to decision‑making processes.
• Supporting or leading water quality modelling, growth studies and network capacity assessments.
• Ensuring technical excellence in modelling outputs and contributing to design coordination reviews.
• Working closely with clients to ensure project expectations on quality, time and budget are met.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Supporting proposal preparation under guidance from Principals, and contributing to work‑winning activities.
• Coordinating with project management teams on task planning, resource needs and programme delivery.
• Providing daily guidance, technical oversight and mentorship to Assistant Engineers and Engineers.
• Supporting training activities, knowledge sharing and continual improvement within the modelling and wider engineering teams.
• Participating in design reviews, technical audits and multi‑discipline coordination meetings.
• Operating in accordance with corporate health, safety, environmental and quality standards and ensuring compliance within your area of delivery.
• Contributing to project‑specific health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and CDM‑related responsibilities.
• Successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects.

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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant engineering degree and active progression towards professional qualification (e.g., ICE, CIWEM), or chartered/near‑chartered status.
• Strong practical experience in clean water network modelling, analysis, or design, ideally including experience mentoring junior colleagues. (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet)
• Proven experience delivering potable water projects to a high standard, including modelling, asset management or design components.
• Good understanding of industry tools such as GIS and network modelling software, with the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client‑facing environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to take initiative in solving technical problems.
• A strong commitment to professional development and contributing to the growth of others within the team.

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.

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 that 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 a location 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 programme, 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.