Expression of Interest (Roads)

Job Description

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented engineer at a variety of grades, from Assistant Engineer to Principal Engineer, to join the Roads team based in Scotland.

You will lead the day‑to‑day technical delivery of highway consultancy services, supporting our clients from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. The role is client‑facing and requires a proven track record of delivering schemes in the local or national transport arena. Depending on the grade, you will either lead or contribute to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing expectations, and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertaking project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
• Preparing fee proposals and managing budgets for individual projects.
• Being responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
• Leading and managing other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.
• Being actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams, and putting 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 experience leading one or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (e.g. road, public transport, active travel, public real 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.
• Proactive management of change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
• Excellent communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post‑professional qualification experience, or working towards achieving this.
• A thorough understanding and application of relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and skills in preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our culture represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing

We support our people through the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

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 invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

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 interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.