Overview

Engineer (Roads) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Based in the North West (Manchester or Liverpool).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of highway designs for diverse sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Be responsible, or actively engaged, for delivering projects to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior and developing technical staff.
• Support Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Work on multiple varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver schemes/projects.
• On an ad hoc basis, support site supervision and monitor contractor compliance with the Contract and Works Information.

What We Will Be Looking For

• Passion for design and developing innovative solutions; initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Progress toward CEng or IEng (demonstrable).
• Knowledge and experience of highway design across project stages; advantageous areas include road geometry, junctions, inclusive active travel, drainage, road restraint, traffic signs and road markings.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes (e.g., Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD) and experience with contract documentation and approvals.
• Ability to use or direct the use of software such as Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage or PDS.
• Experience with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

About Us

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm with a diverse workforce delivering positive, long-lasting impacts. We operate across the UK and Ireland and encourage inclusion and collaboration.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days from home, with office collaboration).
• Inclusive and belonging culture with employee resource groups and a commitment to wellbeing.
• Thrive programme and access to mental and physical wellbeing support, including a Virtual GP service and menopause support package.
• Flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase additional leave and use bank holidays to suit you.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know.