Overview At WSP, the 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 Southwest Water, and we maintain excellent relationships with blue‑chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try. Our work spans design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes. Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of all aspects of project delivery, including health & safety, technical quality, schedule and budget. Manage multi‑disciplinary teams. Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complementary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas. Build relationships with our clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction. Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products. Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme. Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on client‑sponsored initiatives. Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development. Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices. Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team. Continue your career journey through ongoing development of technical, managerial and leadership skills.

Qualifications

A degree in Civil Engineering. Chartered status, or significant progression toward membership of the ICE or CIWEM. Experience managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines. Experience delivering projects within an identified budget and schedule. Experience in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects or industrial/process related design. Experience mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development. Client‑facing experience. Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to other roles we may have available. Benefits

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy, flexible hours and the option to purchase additional leave. Inclusivity & belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and support a culture of inclusion. Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and gym membership scheme. Flexible use of bank holiday entitlement and part‑time arrangements. Development and training opportunities, including mentoring and chartership support.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Here 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