Senior Pavement Engineer

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.

The WSP Pavement Engineering team is seeking a Senior Pavement Engineer to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale projects. Due to recent successes the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities.

You will form part of an existing team to deliver pavement design and maintenance projects for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas. You will assist the engineering team to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility / option studies to detailed design and onto construction. You will be working with a group of engineers to help deliver pavement design and maintenance schemes throughout the entire project lifecycle with support of the discipline lead.

What will you do on a day to day basis?

• Deliver pavement projects, including investigation reports, design and site supervision.
• Perform road inspections and report treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in pavement design, maintenance and construction projects.
• Demonstrate competency with developing pavement designs and preparing contract documentation in accordance with the DMRB/MCHW.
• Supervise junior staff and provide technical support.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD/Civils 3D.
• Lead work packages with scope to move up to managing smaller schemes.
• Be confident with client liaison to deliver projects.
• Produce technical reports as required.
• Demonstrate good commercial acumen in the delivery of projects.
• Support with preparing fee estimates and scope documents.
• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of civil engineering.
• Ensure that delivery is achieved in accordance with the company's management systems including health and safety, project and risk management.
• Work both independently and within a team environment.
• Support with developing and enhancing client relationships.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Experience working within a Pavement Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of pavement engineering demonstrated by experience of design and investigation.
• Knowledge and/or experience of road and airfield pavement engineering projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience of UK pavement design methodologies and contract documentation, including MCHW.
• Ability to understand the scope and limits of responsibility between various engineering disciplines and project support groups.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour and failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Asset Management principles and the ability to understand/improve them.
• Knowledge of roads operation, maintenance and renewal practices.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Incorporated or Chartered with a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT or similar).
• National Highways Accredited Pavement Engineer (preferable).

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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 & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

#WeAreWSP 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.