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.
About Your Role…
We are looking to appoint Senior or Principal Highway Engineers into WSP's Liveable Places team. These roles can be based from a number of different locations, including Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Guildford, Leeds, London, Reading and Southampton offices, with flexible working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.
WSP's Liveable Places team work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. As an Associate Engineer within the team you will take the lead on deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery - including public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals and pedestrian / traffic modelling.
Responsibilities
As a Senior or Principal Engineer within our team you will be involved in design management and project management, and will be take the lead design delivery and implementation of sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects from inception to completion. This is a varied role with responsibilities including:
Design Management: Oversee the design process, ensuring that all design work is completed to the highest standards and meets the client's requirements. This includes preparation of highways designs, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that all design work is completed on time and within budget.
Project Management: Manage the overall project, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ensure that all project milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that their needs are met and that they are kept informed of progress throughout the project.
Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with the project, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
Mentoring: Support and mentor team members, including our Early Careers Professionals.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
Degree or equivalent qualifications within Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience in design management and project management.
Knowledge and experience of delivering multi-disciplinary schemes across the project lifecycle with the proven ability to act as Project Manager
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal and the ability to report to senior level.
Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from inception to completion.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
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.