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Job Description
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 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.
Role Overview
WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Principal Engineer to join the Roads team based in Bristol.
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 your 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 and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of 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 setup of teams and pitting the right people in the right roles.
What We Will Be Looking For
* Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in the following areas is advantageous: 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 a single or multiple design disciplines of in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).
* Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
* The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant software including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, and/or, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, PDS.
* Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
* Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential.
* Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience.
* A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
* Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
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.
Benefits
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. With us, you can. Apply today.
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 our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrate integrity and respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, and fitness benefits.
EEO Statement
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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