Overview

Associate to be based out of our Manchester office at the WSP in the UK & Ireland for the Associate Highways Engineer (Liveable Places) role.

What you will do

• Support our Regional lead for the North, along with the wider Liveable Places team and WSP with leadership & business development
• Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects whilst helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
• Oversee projects budget and financial performance
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team
• Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team and our colleagues in the wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives

What we are looking for

• A civil engineering degree, transport planning degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
• A proven ability to support with winning public sector work and can support our growing offer in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region
• 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. With the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues

Team and opportunities

Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, active travel, traffic engineering, road safety, parking, traffic signals and pedestrian / traffic modelling. The Liveable Places team are based in offices across the country with over 200 staff, with further growth planned. This is an excellent opportunity to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week) and opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK
• Inclusive & Belonging culture with initiatives to support a diverse workforce
• Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, and gym benefits
• Flexible time options including part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave, and bank holiday flexibility
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support
• #WeAreWSP culture with opportunities to grow within a global firm

Note: This job description reflects the current requirements of the role and may be updated as needed.