Water Asset Design Lead - Senior Civil Engineer (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model two days per week

Thrive wellbeing programme

Virtual GP access

Gymflex discount

Menopause support

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Director Civil Engineer to lead delivery on water and civil projects within the UK and internationally. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, control budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients to ensure successful outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to innovative solutions, and help drive the Future Ready/Net Zero initiatives while expanding WSP's service offerings across markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status or significant progression towards ICE/CIWEM membership.
• Experience leading civil engineering design teams.
• Experience delivering projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience in checking or technical approval of linear civil engineering projects.
• Mentoring junior staff and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project delivery including safety, quality, scope and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Shape service delivery and identify cross-sell opportunities within WSP UK/overseas.
• Build client relationships to ensure outcomes and satisfaction.
• Contribute to innovative approaches and digital products.
• Support Future Ready and Net Zero programme.
• Lead bid preparation and resource/budget planning.
• Mentor graduates and apprentices.

Skills

Civil engineering

Chartered ICE/CIWEM

Leadership

Budget & schedule

Client facing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Chartered status / progression

Tools

Management of multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Director Civil Engineer to lead delivery on water and civil projects within the UK and internationally. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, control budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients to ensure successful outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to innovative solutions, and help drive the Future Ready/Net Zero initiatives while expanding WSP's service offerings across markets.