At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting highway projects from design to construction while collaborating with clients.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm committed to inclusivity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, health perks, flexible hours, and support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values your unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in transport infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in highway design and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
WSP is seeking talented engineers at a variety of grades from Assistant Engineer through to Principal Engineer to join the Roads team based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 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 demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena.
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 in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.
- Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the set‑up of teams and placing the right people in the right roles.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Demonstrable and relevant experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public realm and/or private development).
- Ability to use, direct and/or check design outputs created in relevant software including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 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 and expertise in preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals, including the application of departures from standard.
- Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
Benefits
- Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy allows working from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: a culture that encourages employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and to support each other.
- Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.
- Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows taking one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time.
- Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
- Development: training, mentoring, and support towards Chartership.
EEO Statement
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.
Expression of Interest (Roads) in Belfast employer: WSP
WSP is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and inclusivity, offering a hybrid working policy and a culture that encourages authenticity. With a strong focus on employee development through training and mentoring, as well as comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, WSP provides a supportive environment for engineers at all levels to thrive in their careers while contributing to impactful projects across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
