Engineer - Clean Water

About the role

A Little More About Your Role… As an Engineer within the Asset Consultancy Team you would work in a team environment alongside other WSP Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners in the delivery of potable water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of high profile projects for internal & external Clients that primarily involve UK utilities but also private developers and local authorities. You will exercise independent engineering judgement and have the opportunity to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems. You will be a proactive and collaborative team member.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of feasibility studies / options development for potable water (infrastructure and / or non-infrastructure).
• Hydraulic modelling (network model builds/upgrades/calibration/operational response/mains flushing programming).
• Asset risk prioritisation modelling.
• Water quality modelling, assessment of options and development of solutions.
• Growth studies and network capacity checks.
• Work closely with Clients to ensure projects are delivered to their expectations in terms of quality, time and budget.
• Undertaking own continuing professional development under guidance from People Managers and assisting junior staff with same.

Requirements

• Relevant degree and progression towards qualification with an applicable Professional Institution.
• A solid background in Clean Water infrastructure including a good understanding of Asset Management and / or Design within the Water Industry.
• A proven and demonstrable background of delivering potable water projects (modelling/design and/or asset management) to a high standard.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team.
• Good IT skills are paramount, in particular MS Office, GIS and network modelling software packages (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet).

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• A relevant degree and progression towards qualification with an applicable Professional Institution.
• A solid background in Clean Water infrastructure including a good understanding of Asset Management and / or Design within the Water Industry.
• A proven and demonstrable background of delivering potable water projects (modelling/design and/or asset management) to a high standard.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team.
• Good IT skills are paramount, in particular MS Office, GIS and network modelling software packages (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet).

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offering 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.
• Health & Wellbeing: 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 place 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 program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: Enhance work-life balance with 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: Foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Pay

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Schedule

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