Assistant Road Engineer

WSP USA; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and mentoring

Job summary

WSP USA in Guildford is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Engineer to join the Roads team. You will contribute to local and strategic road projects, preparing designs, developing with Civil3D/AutoCAD, and supporting Senior Engineers across various schemes.

You will work within a collaborative team, deliver design packages, and mentor graduates and apprentices while aligning with DMRB and safety standards. Hybrid working options are available in the UK.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Highways design experience in accordance with DMRB and related standards
• Proficiency with design and drafting tools (Civils3D/AutoCAD); OpenRoads/MicroStation advantageous
• Familiarity with BIM environments and digital delivery would be beneficial
• Interest or capability in digital automation, data-driven design, or computational tools including Python/C++ is welcomed
• Progress towards professional qualifications such as IEng is encouraged

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with DMRB
• Develop designs using Civil3D and AutoCAD
• Deliver work packages with potential to manage smaller schemes
• Support Senior Engineers in planning, programming and cost estimation
• Support development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices
• Produce technical reports and undertake site visits

Skills

Civil design

Civils3D/AutoCAD

OpenRoads/MicroStation

BIM/ProjectWise

Python/C++

IEng candidacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils3D

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Autodesk Forma

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…

WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Engineer to join the Roads team based in our Guildford office.

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 Grid, National Highways, Local Authority clients and other project clients such as East West Rail you will 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 motorway improvements 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

• Undertake site visits to inform designs

• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams to measure carbon on our projects using WSP Future Ready programme. Be part of the team to deliver in compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance

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), TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual and Local Transport Notes

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions.

• Proficiency in design and drafting tools like Civils3D/AutoCAD. additional skills in Bentely design software such as OpenRoads Designer/MicroStation would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with BIM environments such as ProjectWise, Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), other Common Data Environments, CAD QA/QC processes, and collaborative digital delivery would also be beneficial.

• An interest or capability in digital automation, data-driven design, or computational tools, including AI-assisted workflows, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar, is welcomed.

• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as IEng, with demonstrable progress.

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 & 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.