Principal Civil Engineer (Rivers)

OverviewPrincipal Civil Engineer (Rivers) at WSP in the UK and Ireland. Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management and river scour is sought to support Local Authority programme delivery and grow our FCERM capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and expertise for rivers, scour and coastal civil engineering design teams.

Support delivery of proposals and client engagements.

Mentor and develop Apprentices, Graduates and Early Career Professionals.

Contribute to Innovation Accelerator and Research and Development programmes.

Support delivery of local authority FCERM programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

Chartered Civil Engineer status.

Experience post-degree in designing sustainable water management engineering designs (e.g., scour assessments, scour repair design, river or flood defence works, coastal engineering).

Degree qualified in civil engineering.

Knowledge and understanding of flood and river scour design principles and solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in managing projects/programmes and teams to meet quality and commercial targets.

LocationIdeally in the South West of England to work from Exeter or Bristol offices, but other locations nationwide are considered.

About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and Belonging: diverse backgrounds and authentic selves welcomed; employee resource groups support culture of inclusion.

Health and Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, reasonable workplace adjustments, 40% Gymflex discount, menopause support.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working arrangements, leave purchase, and bank holiday flexibility.

Development: mentoring, training, and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Disability Confident: interviews offered to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria; please request workplace adjustments if needed.

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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