Senior Flood Risk & River Engineer

WSP Global Inc.

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

WSP is seeking civil engineers with river and flood defence experience to support projects across the UK, focusing on Environment Agency, local authorities and asset management organisations. You will work on designs from concept through to detailed plans for hydraulic systems and flood defences.

The role offers opportunities to advance towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status within a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Qualifications

Degree in civil or flood risk engineering
Post-degree experience in hydraulic designs for river or flood defence works
Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles and solutions
Experience using CAD or Civil 3D
Site experience, ideally in a supervision role
Excellent written and verbal communication
Demonstrable contribution to successful delivery of projects within time and budget

Responsibilities

Delivery of civil engineering river and flood-related schemes
Preparing and supporting business cases for flood protection works
Developing outline and detailed designs for hydraulic systems and flood defences
Designing hydraulic structures (culverts, weirs, walls, outfalls, scour protection) for large infrastructure projects
Preparing work schedules and contractor specifications
Carrying out asset inspections of above and below ground structures
Supervising construction works
Collaborating with local authorities and environmentally focused organisations