Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to shape a unique career and work on projects that matter. As part of a small, dynamic team, you will provide expertise and deliver solutions on a wide range of complex surface water issues using blue-green infrastructure and sustainable drainage practices (SuDS). Your role will involve advising clients, supporting engineers, and promoting blue-green infrastructure within the wider business. You will apply your technical skills to projects of local and national importance, contributing to the development of innovative engineering solutions.

You can expect to:
- Provide technical input on urban drainage projects, predominantly SuDS and blue-green infrastructure
- Work on bespoke and challenging projects
- Produce high-quality technical outputs
- Support engineering solutions from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction
- Assist in the preparation of reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Contribute to team learning through knowledge sharing
- Promote the WSP brand through industry forums and conferences

Your Team
As an Assistant Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within the Blue Green Infrastructure team, which includes engineers with diverse industry experience. The team supports a broad client base and projects such as public realm improvements, SuDS retrofits, high-profile schemes including HS2 and Smart Motorways, and local authority flood prevention initiatives. You may also assist in developing fee proposals and winning new work.

Experience
- Some knowledge of urban drainage design and ability to review technical outputs
- Experience or understanding of hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software (e.g. InfoWorks, FLOW)
- Competence with AutoCAD
- Familiarity with geographical information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo) is desirable
- High degree of computer literacy and ability to work collaboratively within a team

About You
You are motivated to develop your skills in sustainable drainage and blue-green infrastructure. You are eager to learn, adaptable, and able to contribute positively to a team environment. Even if you do not meet all criteria, you are encouraged to apply as you may have skills that complement the team.

Qualifications
A degree in a relevant discipline such as civil or environmental engineering, construction, environmental science, or geography is required.