Principal Engineer (Roads) – WSP
Join our Roads team based in Bristol. You will lead day‑to‑day technical delivery of highway consultancy services, supporting our clients through all stages of the project life‑cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. This role is client facing and requires a demonstrable track record of delivering schemes in the local or national transport arena.
Responsibilities
* Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
* Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
* Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles.
* Using technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
* Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects.
* Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
* Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, bill of quantities and tender packages.
* Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.
* Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the set‑up of teams and placing the right people in the right roles.
Qualifications
* Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life‑cycle. Specific experience in road geometry, roundabouts, at‑grade and grade‑separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
* Demonstratable experience in leading one or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (road, public transport, active travel, public or private development).
* Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
* Proficiency in design outputs using Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, PDS or similar.
* Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost and quality.
* Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with extensive post‑professional qualification experience.
* Thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, local authority guidance and experience preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
* Experience complying with Designers’ Duties under CDM regulations.
Benefits and Working Environment
Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing: Support through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time.
Your development: Investment in training, mentoring and Chartership to grow career.
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72 800 passionate people united by a common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Over 9 000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, committed to local communities with international expertise.
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Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Professional Services
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