Senior / Principal Engineer - Infrastructure Projects in Shrewsbury

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… We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years. WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business. This Senior or Principal Engineer role is based from our WSP Shrewsbury office, with flexible working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working. As a Senior or Principal Engineer within our team your role will be varied but will include overseeing complex highway schemes from conception through to delivery, and managing projects to meet timescales and budgets.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing complex highway schemes from conception through to delivery.
• Managing technical resources effectively to meet demanding timescales and budgets.
• Communicating effectively with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality requirements, including CDM 2015.
• Development and support of funding applications.
• BIM‑compliant preliminary and detailed design in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW).
• Preparation of NEC4 (ECC) contract documents and experience of contract administration.
• Developing effective relationships with wider WSP teams to draw on additional specialist resources as required.
• Delivering highway projects using a structured, risk‑based approach.

Your Team: You will be an integral part of a highly collaborative Shrewsbury‑based team of approximately 65 people. As part of our commissions, we work across multi‑asset teams, providing both individual and cross‑asset support to deliver projects ranging from major schemes to strategic planning for our clients. Our contracts across Shropshire and Gloucestershire offer exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on highway improvement and active travel schemes across multiple counties.

We offer excellent prospects for career development and progression and are looking for individuals who share our ambition to deliver high‑quality, fast‑paced outcomes for the communities of Shropshire and beyond. Our offices are located in the historic market town of Shrewsbury, offering an excellent quality of life with independent shops, restaurants, and riverside walks along the River Severn. We support flexible working, combining home working with time spent in the office.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Full membership of a relevant professional institution, with CEng or IEng status (or working towards).
• Experience in highway or infrastructure project delivery.
• Evidence of leading the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• A commitment to working collaboratively and innovation.

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 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.