Associate / Associate Director - Civil Engineer (Water)

OverviewWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives and shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience for a Sustainable Tomorrow | WSPOur Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements directly with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and South West Water, and we maintain relationships with blue chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes. Our hybrid working model enables staff to mix working from home with our quality office environments. We are guided by our principles: we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.A little more about your role…Due to a significant increase in demand, we are actively recruiting to help service the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. If you are working in a different engineering sector, we offer mentoring programmes and training to support your transition to the water sector.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budgetManage multi-disciplinary teamsShape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseasBuild relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfactionContribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital productsContribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programmeAct as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiativesUndertake bid preparation, resource and budget developmentLine manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprenticesContribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering teamContinue your career journey through ongoing development of technical, managerial and leadership skillsWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…A degree in Civil EngineeringChartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEMExperience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplinesExperience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and scheduleActed in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related designExperience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional developmentClient-facing experienceGood presentation, written, and verbal communication skillsAbout UsWe are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.What's in it for you?Work-life balanceWe 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 & BelongingWe 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. We have employee resource groups that bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeTo 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 ability to purchase additional leave, and the option to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr