At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver innovative highway consultancy projects from design to construction.
- Company: Join WSP, a forward-thinking engineering firm shaping the future of transport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on landmark projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in communities while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in highway design and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
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. You will be leading day to day technical delivery of highway consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life-cycle—from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. This role will be client facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena.
Depending on the grade, you will either lead on or contribute to the following:
- 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.
- Use 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 in-house quality assurance standards/processes.
- Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and placing 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 is advantageous.
- Demonstratable and relevant experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (e.g., road, public transport, active travel, public realm and/or private development).
- The ability to use, direct and/or check the design outputs created in relevant software including Autodesk Civils 3D and/or 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 and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
- Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
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Expression of Interest (Roads) in Cardiff employer: WSP Global Inc.
WSP is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and inclusivity, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city centre of Belfast, employees benefit from a modern workspace designed for collaboration and wellbeing, alongside access to innovative projects that make a positive impact on communities. With a commitment to mentoring and development, WSP empowers its Engineering Managers to lead diverse teams and shape their careers in a culture that values integrity and innovation.