Senior Highway Engineer - Norwich

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A little more about your role… WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Highway Engineer to join our Local Government team based in Norwich. Our long-term contract with Norfolk County Council started in 2014 and has proved to be successful. This collaborative approach of technical excellence from WSP, combined with Norfolk County Council's enviable record of securing project funding provides an opportunity to be part of some exciting and diverse opportunities.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your technical skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency. You can expect your role to involve:

• Supporting the development of highway designs and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Being responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades.
• Contributing to the development of the team's internal knowledge base.
• Mentoring and upskilling junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Providing support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary projects at any given time.
• Coordinating engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages for our client.
• Working collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
• On an ad hoc basis, supporting our projects with site supervision, monitoring Contractor's compliance with the Contract and ensuring works are in line with the Works Information.

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.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute. Professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle.
• Specific experience in the following areas is advantageous: road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and being well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
• The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
• Proactively managing change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

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. 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. Apply today.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026