Senior / Principal Drainage Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage role at WSP in the UK & Ireland Overview WSP are seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer based in Leeds or Belfast who specialises in Water, Drainage and Environmental Engineering for transportation infrastructure projects to expand the growth of our expertise and technical capability. We support clients and projects throughout the UK with a focus on high profile rail, highway, Local Authority and aviation projects, providing drainage designs from concept through to detail. Responsibilities Delivery of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, such as highway, rail, infrastructure and site development schemes. Delivery of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered to a high technical standard, in a timely manner and with commercial success. Delivering a broad range of drainage services for significant transport and infrastructure projects in the UK. Senior Responsibilities Lead client relationships and attend client progress meetings. Manage a team of drainage engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring they are resourced on projects. Your team Together, our people make up one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We’re dedicated to the communities where we live and work in the UK and propelled by international brainpower. Staying curious is what drives us. You will join a national sustainable water management team that are technical leaders in the sector and foster a proactive, responsible and collaborative work ethic. Our clients include HS2, Network Rail, National Highways and Local Authorities, with designs ranging from strategy, concept and feasibility to detail design and construction support. You will be part of a vibrant and evolving team, with an opportunity to shape the future of the drainage team at WSP. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified (role dependent). Extensive and proven post‑graduate experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions. Knowledge of drainage design principles to manage infrastructure drainage. Experience with Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow software / MicroDrainage. Knowledge of relevant technical standards, UK Building Regulations, Design Standards, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety regulations. Successful management of projects/programmes and teams to meet quality and commercial targets. Technical experience in one or more areas: Highway Drainage, Rail Drainage, Airport Drainage, Asset Management, Foul water, Sustainable foul and surface water drainage design, and Drainage modelling software (Causeway Flow or Microdrainage). 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 & Belonging: a culture that embraces diversity with employee resource groups. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discount, and menopause support. Flex your time: WSP My Hour to dedicate one hour daily to personal activities, with flexible time adjustment. Part-time and flexible working options, extra leave purchases, and flexible bank holiday use. Development: training, mentoring, and support toward Chartership. About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global workforce dedicated to creating positive, long‑lasting impacts in communities we serve through innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are empowered by international brainpower and local relevance. Equal Opportunity #WeAreWSP — We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We encourage applicants to request workplace adjustments if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr