Senior Engineer - Clean Water Modelling
About the role
A Senior Engineer plays a key technical and coordination role within the Asset Consultancy Team, contributing to the delivery of potable water infrastructure and modelling projects for UK Utilities, private developers and local authorities.
Responsibilities
- Technical Delivery of feasibility studies, options assessments and technical reports for potable water infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes.
- Leading hydraulic modelling tasks such as model builds, upgrades, calibration, operational assessments and scenario testing, with support where needed.
- Undertaking asset risk prioritisation modelling and contributing to decision-making processes.
- Supporting or leading water quality modelling, growth studies and network capacity assessments.
- Ensuring technical excellence in modelling outputs and contributing to design coordination reviews.
- Working closely with clients to ensure project expectations on quality, time and budget are met.
- Preparing and reviewing technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation.
- Supporting proposal preparation under guidance from Principals, and contributing to work-winning activities.
- Cooking with project management teams on task planning, resource needs and programme delivery.
- Providing daily guidance, technical oversight and mentorship to Assistant Engineers and Engineers.
- Supporting training activities, knowledge sharing and continual improvement within the modelling and wider engineering teams.
- Participating in design reviews, technical audits and multi-discipline coordination meetings.
- Operating in accordance with corporate health, safety, environmental and quality standards and ensuring compliance within your area of delivery.
- Contributing to project-specific health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and CDM-related responsibilities.
Requirements
You will have a relevant engineering degree and active progression toward professional qualification (e.g., ICE, CIWEM), or chartered/near-chartered status. Strong practical experience in clean water network modelling, analysis, or design, ideally including experience mentoring junior colleagues. (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet)
You will have proven experience delivering potable water projects to a high standard, including modelling, asset management or design components. Good understanding of industry tools such as GIS and network modelling software, with the ability to adapt to new systems. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing environments. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to take initiative in solving technical problems. A strong commitment to professional development and contributing to the growth of others within the team.
Qualifications
We have multiple roles to fulfil and therefore can consider a range of skills and experience, to collectively strengthen our team’s capacity and technical and applied project management capabilities.
Skills
You will demonstrate a relevant engineering degree and active progression toward professional qualification (e.g., ICE, CIWEM), or chartered/near-chartered status. Strong practical experience in clean water network modelling, analysis, or design, ideally including experience mentoring junior colleagues. (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet)
You will have proven experience delivering potable water projects to a high standard, including modelling, asset management or design components. Good understanding of industry tools such as GIS and network modelling software, with the ability to adapt to new systems. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing environments. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to take initiative in solving technical problems. A strong commitment to professional development and contributing to the growth of others within the team.
Benefits
Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers 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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing: We are 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: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers 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: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
Pay
The salary range for this role is £45,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This role is full-time and based in our UK office.