Principal Water Resources Engineer

Overview

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and you can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little bit more about your role:

• Deliver consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, hydrology, mine water management, stormwater management, water balance assessment, dam break assessment, flood-modelling and flood risk assessment, water quality assessments and water conservation & demand management.
• Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resource projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
• Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions.
• Project coordination, managing and participating actively in the development of budgets, schedules and plans for projects and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff within the Mine Water team to support their career development, technical excellence and commercial awareness.
• Project based travel and site work, working both in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
• Display a safety‑first attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP's health and safety policy and procedures.

Our UK and Ireland Mine Water team is formed of surface water, groundwater and geochemistry professionals with expertise spanning from recent graduates to individuals with more than 30 years of knowledge. This presents an opportunity to work on projects internationally and learn from experienced colleagues with different areas of technical expertise and to mentor more junior team members. We contribute to all parts of the mining life cycle, from exploration and pre-feasibility through to mine closure. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors including infrastructure and land development.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management.
• Previous demonstrable experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and design of water management infrastructure.
• Technical report writing skills and ability to guide / peer review contributions.
• Experience of project management or coordination and financial tracking skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us and Benefits

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance – Hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week) and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and bank holiday flexibility.
• Your development – Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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