Overview

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 your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

WSP is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team to design and advise clients on the next generation technology that will build the transport systems that everyone else is talking about. WSP’s Tunnel Systems capability provides end-to-end tunnel asset design and advisory services, transforming the integration of tunnel systems design and delivery, led by a safety-by-design philosophy and operations. Using your technical knowledge (mechanical & electrical systems, road tunnel operations, safety) and design experience you will help deliver prestigious new build and refurbishment tunnel systems projects across many industry sectors including road, rail and utilities in the UK and beyond for a growing client base including Local Authorities, National Highways and National Grid. Collaborating with other designers and WSP multi-disciplinary teams, you will deliver high quality output to meet the client’s expectations.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A proven technical capability in the design, operation or delivery of tunnel systems including electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, communications, and control systems
• Experience of working in applicable UK standards
• An understanding of tunnel operational procedures and practices
• Professional registration with an accredited institute preferred. However, if you are currently on a route to professional registration, you will be fully supported through the provision of a mentor and Professional Registration Advisors to take you through the registration process and achieve Chartered Engineer status
• A proven track record of working collaboratively with both internal and external partners on integrated highway technology projects
• Practical understanding of working with infrastructure design systems, which may include skills previously gained in Building Information Modelling systems, AutoCAD (or similar), ProjectWise and SharePoint
• Ability to motivate, develop and lead junior members of the team, encouraging individual growth and performance
• Problem-solving and self-motivation when undertaking specific tasks

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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days a week from home) and flexible collaboration in offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse backgrounds welcomed; authentic selves encouraged; employee resource groups support a culture of inclusion
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym benefits, menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave
• Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartered Engineer pathway support

#WeAreWSP 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments to support your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services