Overview

Principal Civil Engineer - Rail Infrastructure role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join our Rail Civil Engineering team with opportunities in Leeds, Manchester or London. The role offers progression towards CRE and broader CRE capabilities, along with mentoring and development opportunities within a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Join and contribute to the Rail Civil Engineering team based in Leeds, Manchester or London.
• Progress towards Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) or enhance CRE capabilities.
• Support team growth through bidding, line management and business improvement activities.
• Develop technical outputs to high standards in line with WSP’s quality management system.
• Resolve technical civil engineering issues and supervise production of drawings, reports and specifications with Engineers and Technicians to programme.
• Scope and supervise surveys; undertake design calculations, risk assessments and related deliverables with support from teammates.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare regulations and promote WSP’s SHEW culture.

Your Team

• Opportunity for growth in a small / growing team with career progression and involvement in bid opportunities.
• Provide technical support to projects and mentor the design team to achieve deliverables for clients including Network Rail, Contractors, Developers & HS2.
• Engage in technical, management and business activities with strong development opportunities.
• Mentored CRE responsibilities on Rail projects and potential CRE/CEM roles depending on experience; work in a multidisciplinary environment in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Possible line management responsibilities and coaching of junior staff, reporting to the line manager.

Required Demonstration

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject accredited by the Engineering Council.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or nearing Chartered status.
• Experience delivering and managing all stages of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from studies to detailed design.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines (e.g., Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British/European Standards, Eurocodes, Codes of Practice).

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance with hybrid working (two days from home) and collaboration across UK offices. Inclusive and welcoming culture with employee resource groups. Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. Flexible working options, part-time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday flexibility. Development-focused environment with training, mentoring and Chartership support. Our global team of 69,000+ employees work to create positive, long-lasting impacts in communities.

#WeAreWSP We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments if required.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services