Assistant Engineer (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Assistant Engineer (Roads) to support innovative road projects. Engaging with talented professionals, the role involves design preparation, technical reporting, and project management support. Ideal for a recent Civil Engineering graduate passionate about contributing to impactful road infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexibility to work from home

Health & Wellbeing support

Inclusivity & diversity programs

Qualifications

• Highways design experience in accordance with DMVR.
• Passion for design and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications per DMVR.
• Develop designs with Civil3D and AutoCAD.
• Provide support to Senior Engineers.

Skills

Design preparation

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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…

You’ll be working alongside a host of talented people ranging from our early career professionals to established engineers and project managers working across the Roads business to improve the local and strategic road networks.

Working in partnership with National Highways and Local Authority clients across the region you could find yourself immersed in a diverse range of projects including active travel, digital design (including 3D modelling), strategic network improvements, major and minor maintenance, alignment, road safety as well as public realm. The role will offer an interesting and varied workload – from major strategic highway projects such as Smart Motorways through to a diverse range of small and medium local authority highway infrastructure improvement schemes.

You Will

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB)
• Develop designs using Civil3D and AutoCAD
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing smaller schemes
• Provide support to Senior Engineers within the design team in planning, programming and cost estimation.
• Support development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices.
• Produce technical reports as required
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
  
  

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

#WeAreWSP

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.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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