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Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)
Wsp
Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on development, providing technical expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks and utilities for various land, property and infrastructure development projects.
16d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
team leadership
technical support
technical delivery
client engagement
project management
project execution
- You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.
- You will provide technical expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks and utilities to all types of land, property and infrastructure development projects across all sectors and clients.
- You will be leading day to day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life-cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction.
- You will be involved in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team collaboration (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals), and project management.
- You will provide project leadership on several varied multi-disciplinary projects acting as Project Manager where required.
- You will be responsible for, or actively engaged in, ensuring your projects are delivered within budget, on programme, and to the required quality for technical and legal compliance.
What you bring
design codes
micro drainage
highway design
postgraduate
drainage
flood risk
- Knowledge of the financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
- Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, SuDS Manual and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
- Knowledge of and experience in highway design, drainage strategies and technical design, flood risk assessments and management, utility design and planning as well as a working knowledge of the development sector.
- The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including Micro Drainage, Info Drainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS.
- Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and are at least nearing Chartership or have equivalent commercial experience and responsibility.
- The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
- Design experience; focused on the development sector (drainage, flood risk, highways, earthworks and utilities).
- Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
- Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
- Willing to become an ICE Supervising or Delegated Civil Engineer (SCE / DE) to assist with training and development of junior members of the team.
- Aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
- Knowledge of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client’s development proposal.
- An awareness of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
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