Job Description 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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role … The WSP Pavement Engineering team is seeking a Principal Pavement Engineer to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale projects. Due to recent successes the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities. The successful candidate will form part of an existing team to deliver pavement design and maintenance projects for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas and will assist the engineering team to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility / option studies to detailed design and onto construction. You will be responsible for leading the pavement design and maintenance projects throughout entire project lifecycle with support of the discipline lead. Role & Responsibilities: The candidate will be required to: Deliver pavement projects, including investigation reports, design projects and site supervision. Ensuring that delivery is achieved in accordance with the company's management systems including Health and Safety, project and risk management. Lead a team of Engineers, provide technical support, advice and mentorship. Supporting managers with provision of information on the technical performance of staff for performance appraisal purposes. Supporting in developing and enhancing client relationships. Manage fieldwork projects including commercial and health and safety requirements. Perform road and airfield pavement inspections and report treatment recommendations Lead pavement analysis, design, specification and reporting. Review, implement and contribute to the development of asset management policy for pavement and other related assets. Develop lifecycle plans to contribute to successful asset management, operations and maintenance to road operators. Provide commercial guidance when developing proposals and in the delivery of projects. Implement the technical quality requirements, address the project brief and meet client deadlines. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… The current team is diverse and well respected across the industry therefore the candidate is required to have sound technical abilities to help enhance and grow the team. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in Pavement Engineering field and ideally be a member of an appropriate professional engineering institution. Minimum Requirements: Technical background: Experience working within Pavement Engineering discipline or hold BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering Knowledge of pavement engineering demonstrated by experience of pavement design, investigation and research. Knowledge and/or experience of road and airfield pavement engineering projects. Knowledge and/or experience of UK pavement design methodologies and contract documentation, including MCHW. Ability to understand the scope and limits of responsibility between various engineering disciplines and project support groups. Experience of pavement investigation projects for maintenance design and failure investigation Knowledge of materials behaviour underlying standard specifications. Knowledge of Asset Management principals and the ability to understand / improve them. Knowledge of roads operation, maintenance and renewal practices. Working knowledge of the preparation of proposals and communication with clients. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 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. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us 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 At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our 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 our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the 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 understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. WeAreWSP 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.