Senior Road Engineer in Glasgow

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A little more about your role… WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Roads Engineer to join the Roads team based in Scotland. The team delivers 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.

WSP are recruiting to add to the team working on the Performance Audit Group (PAG). PAG is an independent private sector organisation, employed by Transport Scotland, which monitors the performance of the Operating Companies. PAG audits, monitors and reports on the financial, technical and performance aspects of the Operating Companies to a plan agreed with Transport Scotland. We are seeking someone to fulfil a PAG Measurement and Technical Compliance Engineer vacancy, a role which is to undertake on-site and office auditing, monitoring, assessment and verification of measured quantities and technical compliance with contracts, processes and standards.

Key tasks include:

• Review, audit and monitor on-site works and associated records and report on compliance with contract documentation and good working practices.
• Review, audit and monitor on-site works and associated records and report on the veracity of Suppliers request for payments.
• Review, audit and monitor on-site works and associated records and provide information for the Employer’s responses to disputed contractual issues.

To be fully conversant with and understand the relevant Supplier contracts.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Incorporated Engineer or Graduate Engineer with significant experience; OR HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent with comprehensive experience. OR An individual with extensive relevant experience.
• Specified level of experience in both on-site and office assessment and verification of measured quantities and compliance with contracts, processes and standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of maintenance and construction works associated with the construction, management and maintenance of a roads network.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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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.
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• 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.

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