Assistant Engineer/Engineer - Pavements

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Engineer/Assistant Engineer to join the Pavement Engineering team in Greater London. This role involves assisting in the delivery of pavement design and maintenance projects, providing technical support, and liaising with clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pavement engineering and hold a degree in Civil Engineering. WSP offers a hybrid work arrangement and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pavement engineering demonstrated through design and investigation experience.
• Experience working within a pavement engineering discipline.
• Understanding of UK pavement design methodologies and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering pavement projects, including investigations and design.
• Carry out road inspections and prepare treatment recommendations.
• Support senior engineers with planning, programming, and cost estimation.

Skills

Knowledge of pavement engineering

Experience with road and airfield projects

Understanding of MCHW/DMRB

Material behaviour knowledge

Asset management principles

Road operations and maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards professional status (ICE, CIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

• Assist in delivering pavement projects, including investigation reports, design, and site supervision.
• Carry out road inspections and prepare treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrate good technical knowledge of pavement design, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Provide support to senior engineers within the design team, including planning, programming, and cost estimation.
• Develop pavement designs and prepare contract documentation in accordance with the DMRB and MCHW standards.
• Support the development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Liaise confidently with clients to support project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and design calculations.
• Support the preparation of fee estimates and scope documents.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Ensure delivery is achieved in accordance with the company’s management systems, including health and safety, project management, and risk management.

Your team

The WSP Pavement Engineering team is seeking an Engineer/Assistant Engineer to join this established and experienced team, working on exciting large‑scale projects. Due to recent successes, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting challenges. You will form part of an existing team delivering pavement design and maintenance projects for a range of clients in the UK and overseas.

You will assist the engineering team in developing and delivering projects through various stages of design, from feasibility to detailed design and construction. You will work with a group of engineers to help deliver pavement design and maintenance schemes throughout the entire project lifecycle, with the support of the Discipline Lead. The current team is diverse and well respected across the industry; therefore, the candidate is required to have suitable technical abilities to help enhance and grow the team.

Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in the field of pavement engineering and ideally be working towards membership of an appropriate professional engineering institution.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Knowledge of pavement engineering demonstrated through design and investigation experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience of road and airfield pavement engineering projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience of UK pavement design methodologies and contract documentation, including MCHW/DMRB.
• Knowledge of material behaviour and failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of asset management principles and the ability to understand and improve them.
• Knowledge of road operation, maintenance, and renewal practices.
• Experience working within a pavement engineering discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards either Incorporated or Chartered status with a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT, or similar).
• National Highways Accredited Pavement Engineer (desirable).
• Experience of non‑DMRB pavement design (advantageous).

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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. 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 in support of your application.