Overview
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, experience a world of opportunity, and shape a career as unique as you.
Responsibilities
* Opportunity to join our Rail Civil Engineering team located in WSP’s offices in Leeds, Manchester or London.
* Supported progression to Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE), or further enhancement of CRE capabilities.
* Help grow the team through bidding, line management and business improvement activities.
* Develop and grow in the role with support & mentoring to get the best out of your career and provide opportunities to progress your WSP career.
* Prepare technical outputs to the highest standards in accordance with WSP’s quality management system.
* Resolve technical civil engineering issues.
* Develop production of drawings, reports and specifications, working closely with Engineers and Technicians to deliver to programme.
* Scope and supervise surveys.
* Familiar and compliant with relevant Health, Safety and Welfare regulations and promote WSP’s SHEW culture within your team.
* Undertake necessary design (calculations, design, risk assessments, etc.) supported by other team members including technicians to produce required design deliverable outputs.
Your Team
* Opportunity for growth in a small or growing team, career progression, influence team growth and expertise with bid opportunities.
* Provide technical support into assigned projects, guide/mentor the design team to achieve deliverables for clients such as Network Rail, contractors, developers and HS2.
* Wide variety of technical, management and business functions with strong career development and advancement opportunities.
* Work under mentorship to undertake CRE responsibilities on rail projects; potentially work as a CEM depending on experience.
* Operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and deliver projects in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
* Session small teams/tasks/projects, possible line management responsibilities, supporting junior members for development, reporting directly to the line manager.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council.
* Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or nearing Chartered status.
* Experience delivering and managing all stages of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from initial studies through to detailed design.
* Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice.
Benefits & Working Life
We understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups that bring employees and allies together to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service offers NHS or Irish Medical Council GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex Your Time
To enhance work‑life balance we offer “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your Development
We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
Equal Opportunity
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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