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WCI offers an exciting and varied career for civil engineers who thrive on tackling diverse projects. From drainage systems for housing developments to flood risk assessments, the work is both demanding and rewarding. Our consulting engineering department is involved...

As the nights draw in and the weather turns colder the WCI Service Team is on hand to offer some helpful winter maintenance tips for your sewage treatment plant. What are the increased risks to your system in winter? Flooding We are all aware that the UK is now...

Not all heroes wear capes…sometimes a set of WCI overalls will do the job as is the case for our team of WCI service engineers. Our team in the service department is at at the heart of WCI, the glue that holds us together if you like. A small but highly skilled team...

Extending your home offers a way to grow your living space and potentially increase your property’s value. But an extension, like any other build, must be designed for drainage first and foremost. Ensure your new extension does not overload your existing drainage. So,...

Ever wondered what it may be like to work as a WCI Project Engineer? Do our staff really spend their days elbow deep in muck? Being an engineer means there is no such thing as a typical day. Each day varies depending on the project, the team, and sometimes, how you...

Last month two of our project engineers, Mark and Phil, successfully passed their CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme, earning them a five-year Site Safety Plus certification. Considered the gold standard in Site Manager's Safety Training, the CITB course...

As WCI celebrates 41 years, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought us to this point. When we first opened our doors four decades ago, we were a small team working as an Entec Rep and drawing on our years of overseas work in the Middle...

It’s been an especially busy few months at WCI following a landmark agreement with Somerset Council to use free septic tank upgrades as phosphate credits. After months of negotiations, we are now installing state-of-the-art sewage treatment plants in the River Tone,...

When it comes to managing domestic wastewater, septic tanks often get a bad rap. Frequently portrayed as outdated or problematic, septic tanks are a legal and viable alternative to sewage treatment plants. However, their installation and maintenance are governed by...

If your drainage is working correctly, you need not give it a second thought. That’s exactly as it should be. Neglect it altogether, however, and your drainage will certainly become a talking point. So how do you know if you need your sewage treatment plant servicing?...