Engineer; Roads

Job Description

WSP is seeking engineering professionals to join our expanding North West and Midlands Roads business. We provide design services for a diverse range of projects, supporting private developers, local authorities in the North West and Midlands, and national clients like National Highways, National Grid, and East West Rail.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive 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:

• Contributing to the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Preparation of Works Information including specifications, technical reports and risk assessments.
• Support Project Managers to ensure schemes are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams.
• On an ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision activities, monitoring Contractor’s compliance with the Contract and ensuring works are in line with the Works Information.
• You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.

• Contributing to the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Preparation of Works Information including specifications, technical reports and risk assessments.
• Support Project Managers to ensure schemes are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams.
• On an ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision activities, monitoring Contractor’s compliance with the Contract and ensuring works are in line with the Works Information.
• You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.

• 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 CEng or IEng with demonstrable progress.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design 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, TSM, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
• The ability to use relevant software for example;
  Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer, Info Drainage and/or Causeway Flow.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Work-life balance – hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing – support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, 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.

Development – supportive environment with training, mentoring, chartership.

Entry level

Part-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Professional Services

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.