Bridge & Civil Engineering Lead — Associate Director

WSP Global Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. invites experienced Chartered Civil or Structural Engineers to join our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the UK. You will lead design and assessment projects, mentor junior staff, and drive technically robust outcomes across diverse UK and international assignments.

The role emphasizes project leadership, resource management, client engagement, and bid development, with a strong focus on quality delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Experience in bridge design, maintenance and assessment.
• Proven knowledge in project management of bridge projects.
• Design, maintenance and supervision of structures; strong design management experience.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design.
• Experience with LUSAS, Superstress and SAM.
• Strong communication and client handling skills.
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the bridges team.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of bridge/civil engineering design and assessment projects in the UK and overseas.
• Project reviews to optimise solutions and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Managing resources and developing relationships with other teams.
• Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
• Leading a culture of technical review and challenge.
• Developing client relationships and leading tenders/bids.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior team members.

Job description

WSP Global Inc. invites experienced Chartered Civil or Structural Engineers to join our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the UK. You will lead design and assessment projects, mentor junior staff, and drive technically robust outcomes across diverse UK and international assignments.

The role emphasizes project leadership, resource management, client engagement, and bid development, with a strong focus on quality delivered on time and within budget.