Senior/Principal Flood Risk Engineer – River & Coastal FCERM

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer with Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management experience.

You will shape designs from outline to detailed stages and lead investigations for scour, coastal and river projects across the UK, collaborating with networks and authorities. The role focuses on delivering compliant, practical hydraulic solutions for major infrastructure clients, with opportunities to advance toward Chartered status while working on

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in civil or flood risk engineering.
• Experience in hydraulic designs for river or flood defence works.
• Knowledge of flood and river diversion design principles.
• Experience using CAD or Civil 3D.
• Site supervision experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Appraising and developing outline and detailed designs for flood projects, including scour assessments and solutions.
• Leading on the delivery of civil engineering scour, coastal and river and flood related assessments and designs.
• Designing hydraulic structures (culverts, walls, outfalls, scour protection) for major projects in highways, rail and property.
• Preparing work schedules and specifications for contractors.
• Carrying out scour assessments and asset inspection works of above and below ground structures.
• Collaborating with Network Rail, local authorities and environmental organisations.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Flood risk engineering

Communication skills

Site supervision

CAD/Civil 3D

Project delivery

Chartered status

Flood defence design

Education

Civil/flood risk degree

Chartered status in progress

Tools

CAD/Civil 3D

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer with Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management experience.

You will shape designs from outline to detailed stages and lead investigations for scour, coastal and river projects across the UK, collaborating with networks and authorities. The role focuses on delivering compliant, practical hydraulic solutions for major infrastructure clients, with opportunities to advance toward Chartered status while working on