Overview
A Little More About Your Role… WSP are seeking enthusiastic and talented engineers at a variety of grades from Assistant Engineer through to Principal Engineer to join the Roads team based in Scotland.
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 inhouse quality assurance standards/processes.
* Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and putting the right people in the right roles.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in 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 and relevant experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).
* The ability to use, direct and/or check the design outputs created in relevant software including Autodesk Civil 3D, 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, or working towards achieving this.
* 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; ability to prepare drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
* Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
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.
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