Associate (Roads) in Cardiff

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.

A little more about your role… WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Associate to join the Roads team based in Wales, in either our Cardiff or Wrexham offices. You will be providing leadership to a host of talented people ranging from our early career professionals to our other established engineers and project managers across our Roads business, using your leadership skills and expertise to help us continue delivering exemplary services to our clients for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.

You could find yourself leading a variety of projects including strategic network improvements, major and minor highway maintenance and asset renewals, active travel and public transport infrastructure, road safety interventions, as well as public realm initiatives. Our well-established regional client base includes Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, North & Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent, South Wales Trunk Road Agent, and Welsh local authorities. If a broader client and project experience interests you, you could find yourself supporting national projects such as National Highway’s Scheme Delivery Framework, or our wider Transport & Infrastructure business unit in sectors such as Rail, Water, Energy & Defence. The opportunities within WSP are endless.

You will…

• Be responsible for delivering engineering solutions for projects, or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value and project stages, and could be working across several projects at any given time.
• Act as a Project and/or Technical Delivery Lead in the planning, programming, pricing and delivery either of a single complex project, or across a portfolio of small to medium-sized projects.
• Be responsible for project budget, programme, financial performance, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Work directly with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Work collaboratively within the UK Roads discipline and our colleagues in the wider Transport and Infrastructure business to achieve our aims and objectives.
• Use your leadership skills and expertise to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
• Lead and manage other staff members in all areas of project delivery, and for the right candidate, line management.
• Be responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance standards/processes.
• Actively participate with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of local and national teams and putting the right people in the right roles.
• Support the Wales & Southwest Regional Director and leadership team with the implementation of business strategies and initiatives.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems, with a proven track record of achieving excellence.
• CEng or IEng with post professional qualification experience.
• Wide-ranging knowledge and experience of highway infrastructure engineering and design at various stages of the project life cycle.
• Broad knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice.
• An ability to improve, motivate and inspire others to achieve excellence.
• Commercial and risk management and resolution.
• Experience in the checking and approval of reports and designs for transport studies, and or, construction projects.
• The ability to win new work.
• Excellent client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Leadership in health, safety and welfare.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? 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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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.
• 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.

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.