WSP Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Senior Engineer (Roads) – Belfast
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About the role
The Roads team is seeking a Senior Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel schemes to work in our Belfast office. The team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate. The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team undertaking concept, preliminary and detailed designs for major road schemes including the A5WTC, N/M20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme, public transport schemes and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities. The right candidate should be able to take on significant elements of design, either independently or in a lead role within multi-discipline project teams. The candidate will obtain and analyse information, report findings, and influence project stakeholders through effective communication of proposals, assessments and outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Project Management and provision of engineering expertise involving a range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes of varying scale, complexity and value primarily within Ireland.
* Client focus, lead and attend design review and progress meetings.
* Line management and mentoring of more junior staff.
* Technical input and design on roads, public transport and active travel projects, including alignment design and modelling using Civil 3D with BIM integration.
* Application of the DMRB, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority and other relevant standards.
* Developing and delivering design solutions including applications for Departures and Relaxations from Standards, securing requisite approvals and consents.
* Preparation of NEC Contracts, Public Works contracts, tender documents, project budgeting/construction cost estimating and procurement.
* Preparation of reports throughout project lifecycles for roads and other infrastructure projects.
* Technical checking and design reviews.
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in-house QA standards/procedures.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* A degree in Civil Engineering or another appropriate subject.
* Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMIEI/MIEI or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Strong project management skills and technical competence in highway engineering, ideally on road schemes or public transport/active travel schemes.
* Liaison and coordination on multi-discipline projects with awareness of other disciplines’ technical capabilities and requirements.
* Proven ability to manage clients and project stakeholders professionally and with a customer-focused approach.
* Experience of contract preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works contracts.
* Experience in mentoring junior staff.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Commitment to Health & Safety considerations for staff and external parties and compliance with H&S regulations during scheme delivery.
Why WSP
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals and contribute to meaningful projects. Our global team includes tens of thousands of employees working to make a difference in communities worldwide. We offer flexible working arrangements, development opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on inclusion and belonging.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance and hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home and in modern offices.
* Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, employee resource groups, and a culture that celebrates diversity.
* Health & wellbeing benefits, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, and wellness schemes.
* Flexibility to manage time and working arrangements, including part-time options and extra leave opportunities.
* Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
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