Overview
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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.
Role context
Our Development team specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning, through to full implementation. We provide advice to private and public sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection and Utilities Coordination/Diversion on Residential, Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Educational and Healthcare Developments in the UK. The team also works closely with other WSP disciplines on high profile major multi-disciplinary projects. All staff are encouraged and assisted to progress their training towards EngTech, IEng or CEng status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent organisations; and staff will benefit from internal and external training opportunities provided.
Role responsibilities
* Working out of the WSP Leeds office, located in the heart of the city, with easy access to the nearby train station, food outlets and open green spaces
* Working within multidisciplinary teams to maintain existing and develop new client relationships – winning work
* Working closely with a diverse range of Clients to help deliver complex and demanding schemes
* Successfully bidding, winning and delivering schemes on budget
* Ensuring a high standard of work and information is provided to clients
* Providing an experienced senior point of contact for clients on key projects
* Mentoring team members
* Making a demonstrable contribution to the company’s turnover and profitability
* Quality service and professional reputation
* Commercially aware and efficient at problem solving
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status
* Civil Engineering Degree, or equivalent qualification
* Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK
* Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners
* Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO / ICP offerings would be beneficial
* Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a Development
* Project experience of large multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes
* Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively manage time
* Working knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
* Excellent communication skills to engage with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
* AutoCAD / Civils 3D or similar software with 2D drawing and 3D modelling capability
* Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
* Technical and commercial understanding of the industry
* Ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills
* Must be able to obtain UK Vetting level Security Check (SC)
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.
What’s in it for you
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.
Benefits and working model
With us, you can.
Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. We have employee resource groups to support this culture.
Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
Flexibility: WSP My Hour for daily personal time, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
Your development: Training, mentoring and Chartership support.
#WeAreWSP: We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria if they request workplace adjustments.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
EEO notice: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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