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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Assistant Engineer - Clean Water Modelling
Assist engineers delivering potable water projects, supporting modeling and analysis.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As an Assistant Engineer in the Asset Consultancy Team, you will support Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners in delivering potable water infrastructure projects for UK utilities, private developers and local authorities. The role offers hands‑on experience across a wide range of water‑sector activities, helping you build a strong technical foundation, develop innovative engineering solutions and work closely with senior team members to meet client expectations. • Assist in feasibility studies and option development for potable water projects. • Build, calibrate, upgrade, and assess hydraulic network models and operational responses. • Contribute to asset risk prioritisation modelling and water quality modelling analyses. • Perform growth studies and network capacity checks. • Support project delivery to meet client expectations for quality, time, and budget. • Prepare risk assessments and maintain project‑related health and safety strategies. • Conduct data analysis, report preparation, and document control.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic modelling
- ▸risk modelling
- ▸growth studies
- ▸project delivery
- ▸data analysis
- ▸safety management
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates with a relevant degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering (or working towards one), a strong interest in clean‑water infrastructure, good written and verbal communication, and solid IT skills with a willingness to learn specialist tools. • Hold a relevant engineering degree (or be studying towards one). • Demonstrate strong written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Proficient in MS Office with enthusiasm for learning GIS and network modelling software. • Exhibit a professional, positive attitude and willingness to engage in client‑facing activities.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸ms office
- ▸gis
- ▸network modelling
- ▸client-facing
- ▸communication
Benefits
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you, leveraging our global reach to discover new challenges and collaborate with diverse, talented individuals. WSP provides a supportive environment that includes flexible hybrid working, an inclusive culture, health and wellbeing programmes, and clear pathways for training, mentoring and professional qualification. • Enjoy flexible hybrid working (two days remote per week) and work‑life balance initiatives. • Access health and wellbeing programmes including Virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. • Benefit from “WSP My Hour” for personal activities and flexible/part‑time working arrangements. • Receive training, mentoring and support towards chartership or professional qualification.
Work Environment
Hybrid