Associate Engineer - Liveable Places

Job Description

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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas, diverse perspectives, and offers a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.

We are looking to appoint an Associate Highway Engineer into WSP's Liveable Places team. The role can be based from any of our Leeds, London, Newcastle or Southampton offices with flexible working allowing for a mix of home and in‑office work.

As an Associate Engineer, you will take the lead on delivering a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery—including public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals and pedestrian/traffic modelling.

• Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team
• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects while helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
• Oversee projects budget and financial performance
• Collaborate with the Liveable Places team, the wider Mobility team, and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives

The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country, currently consisting of over 200 staff with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

• A civil engineering degree, transport planning degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
• Proven ability to support work winning and support the growth of our Liveable Places team
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Transport, road safety, parking and traffic engineering experience
• Good spoken and written communication skills, including liaising with public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues

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.

Work‑life balance – Our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing – We support our people through the Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time – ‘WSP My Hour’ lets you take an hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holidays.

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, or any other protected characteristic. 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 to support your application.