Assistant Engineer
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Assistant Engineer - SuDS (Blue Green Infra)”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography
Study levelBachelor's
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A little more about your role…
Working as part of a small team, you’ll be providing expertise and delivering solutions on a wide range of complex surface water issues using blue-green infrastructure and sustainable drainage practices. You will provide advice and guidance to our clients, and support our engineers within the team. Promoting blue-green infrastructure and SuDS to others within the wider WSP business, as well as applying your technical skills to projects of local and national importance, will also be a challenge your role will undertake.
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 the development of engineering solutions, from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction.
- Assist the preparation of reports and supporting drawings, specifications and schedules.
- Contribute to the learning of the wider team through knowledge sharing exercises.
- Promote the WSP brand through appropriate industry forums and conferences.
Your team…
As an Assistant Engineer you will occupy a pivotal role within the Blue Green Infrastructure team, providing the foundation for all our work. The team comprises a mix of engineers with a wide range of industry experience, and services projects across the full spectrum of WSP’s client base.
You could find yourself supporting the team in:
- Public realm improvement schemes & SuDS retrofit.
- Producing engineering designs for urban drainage projects.
- Working on high-profile projects, including HS2, Smart Motorways.
- Helping local authorities to prevent flooding to homes and businesses.
- Assisting in developing fee proposals and winning work.
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