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…
Working within small teams to support the production of designs, drawings, and specifications to support planning/technical applications and construction.
* Being active on multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
* Providing day-to-day project management support in delivering schemes with hands-on design and engineering advice to clients, leading to planning applications and construction issue drawings.
* Seeking an enthusiastic Engineer, based in our growing Leeds office.
The Leeds office is located in the heart of the city, with easy access to the train station, food outlets, and green spaces. It offers opportunities to work with diverse clients and projects across Yorkshire and beyond, including:
* Supporting major infrastructure developments across the UK, such as Sizewell C and High Speed 2;
* Providing highway and civil engineering services from feasibility to detailed design for public and private sector contracts;
* Contributing to drainage, earthworks, utilities, and highway designs for various schemes;
* Delivering public realm improvement works in urban centers to enhance streetscapes and promote sustainable, pedestrian-friendly spaces.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* A civil engineering degree or minimum HNC in Civil Engineering with experience in highways, drainage design, and utilities coordination.
* Postgraduate experience in a civil engineering environment.
* Understanding of drainage and highway design principles, with proficiency in software such as Infodrainage, WINDES, Civils 3D, or PDS.
* Experience applying DMRB/Manual for Streets, Local Authority, and Water Company design guidance.
* Ability to prepare designs for drainage, highway schemes, flood risk assessments, and SUDs designs, including Contract Documents and Adoptions (S278, S104, S38).
* Skills in contributing to masterplans, site appraisals, reports, design calculations, and construction drawings.
* Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
* Capability to work with senior and junior staff and meet deadlines.
* Preference for candidates from consultancy or development backgrounds, with support for professional development towards ICE Chartered status.
* Eligibility for Baseline Personal Security Standard vetting.
If you don't meet all criteria, apply anyway — we can assess how your experience aligns with this role or other opportunities.
Imagine a better future for you and for us all.
Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to create positive, lasting impacts in communities worldwide.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate people committed to community impact through innovation, integrity, and excellence. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we focus on local communities and leverage international expertise.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
We value your personal time, offering flexible work arrangements including hybrid working (two days from home) and modern office environments.
Inclusivity & Health & Wellbeing
We embrace diversity and support inclusive culture through employee resource groups. Our Thrive programme offers health and wellbeing tools, including NHS access, gym discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time
Our “WSP My Hour” allows daily personal time, with flexible options for additional leave, part-time work, and holiday use.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and support towards professional accreditation like ICE Chartered status.
#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or circumstances. We are committed to accessibility and support for applicants with disabilities.
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