Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to manage and deliver consultancy services. The role requires expertise in drainage design and technical reporting. Candidates should have experience in using InfoDrainage and Civils 3D. The company supports a hybrid working model and promotes inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Gym membership discounts

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Actively participating in a professional institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Proficient in drainage design packages and UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver consultancy services.
• Support junior team members in their tasks.
• Produce clear technical reports.
• Liaison with discipline leads for project updates.

Skills

Technical reporting writing

Communication skills

Drainage design principles

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Experience with InfoDrainage

Experience with Civils 3D

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related field

Membership in professional institution

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Development consultancy services to a high level to external and internal clients.
• Proficient in using industry best practice software packages InfoDrainage and Civils 3D.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Review the work of junior team members to improve quality and ensure compliance with scope and brief.
• Experience in undertaking spatial coordination, technical design on projects through to construction and handover on large scale complex projects.
• Support junior members of the team in the preparation, checking and submission of various section agreements under the Water Industry Act 1991.
• Utilise your understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.
• Produce clear and well‑written technical reports, effectively providing technical advice and information in a clear and concise manner.
• Support the preparation of design H&S risk management plans and schedules.
• Lead the day‑to‑day engineering design aspects of projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.
• Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, such as highway, public realm, infrastructure and site development schemes.
• Delivery of projects from concept through to completion and ensuring they are delivered to a high technical standard, in a timely manner and with commercial success.
• Liaison with discipline leads and preparing updates to scheme programmes.

Qualifications

• Actively participating in an appropriate professional institution and either has, or is proactively seeking, corporate professional membership.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.
• Proven experience post degree in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of drainage design principles and solutions to manage infrastructure drainage.
• Proficient in using InfoDrainage for sitewide and building drainage.
• Experience in Civils 3D for use in earthworks, SuDS basins and ideally utilities coordination.
• Proven knowledge of relevant technical standards, UK Building Regulations, Design Standards, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience in S278 and S38 highway design and knowledge of appropriate DMRB design standards.
• Successful management of projects/programmes and leading teams to meet both quality and commercial targets.
• Good communication skills and to sustain client relationships and attend client progress meetings.

Benefits

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

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experience, encouraging rewarding careers by supporting authenticity and belonging.

Health & Wellbeing
We support our people with the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and the Gymflex scheme providing up to 40% off annual gym memberships.

Flex your time
With “WSP My Hour,” you can take one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make‑up.

Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with 72,800 passionate people united by innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities.

EEO Statement

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 interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.