Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm where you can contribute to landmark projects and innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse clients and manage multiple projects simultaneously, all while developing your technical skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with options for hybrid work and professional growth opportunities, including Chartership support. Be part of a global community dedicated to making a positive impact, and embrace a culture that values inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Health & Wellbeing support

Gym discounts

Training and mentoring opportunities

Chartership support

Inclusivity programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway design and drainage strategies.
• Ability to produce technical reports and design calculations.
• Understanding of financial aspects of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept studies and planning applications.
• Manage multiple development projects across sectors.
• Engage with clients and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage strategies

Flood risk assessment

Utility design

Communication skills

Understanding of climate change

Education

Postgraduate experience

Chartership or equivalent responsibility

Tools

Info Drainage

Micro Drainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

• Contribute to concept studies, strategies, and drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions, and construction issues.
• Work on various development projects across sectors and clients.
• Manage multiple varied projects simultaneously.
• Develop your technical capabilities with support from the Newcastle team.
• Engage with clients, manage stakeholders, and liaise with design teams internally and externally.
• Ensure tasks are delivered on budget, on time, and meet technical standards and legal requirements.

The Development Team is a well-established discipline within the Planning and Development business unit, comprising over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Our vision is to be recognized as the best development team in the industry, achieved through continuous improvement across four pillars: Technical Excellence, People, Clients, and Operational Excellence.

We assist clients in promoting, implementing, and managing sustainable development, from pre-feasibility to planning consent, establishing development plans, and guiding sustainable growth. We also develop multi-disciplinary designs from concept to detailed design and construction.

Our clients include public and private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, architects, government bodies, and local authorities. Our services include:

• Civil engineering, highway design, and earthworks strategies
• Utilities, energy planning, and coordination
• Drainage, flood risk, and SuDS
• Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessment, utility design, and understanding of the development industry.
• Understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, building structures, and construction design stages.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and drawings under supervision.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and experience in preparing drawings for contracts and approvals.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of current guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• Proficiency with relevant software such as Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or PDS.
• Experience liaising with clients, professionals, and authorities to secure approvals and agreements.
• Knowledge of legal processes, planning, design, and procedures related to utilities and development projects.
• Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Postgraduate experience or working towards Chartership, or equivalent responsibility.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Join us for a better future

Become part of our global community of over 69,000 talented individuals dedicated to making a positive impact locally and worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with a culture of innovation, integrity, and impact. With over 69,300 employees, including 9,000 in the UK and Ireland, we are committed to our communities and driven by international expertise.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance: Flexible options including hybrid work, working from home, and collaboration in modern offices.

Inclusivity: We value diverse backgrounds and promote a culture of belonging, supported by employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS services, mental health support, gym discounts, and menopause support programs.

Flexibility: Options such as 'WSP My Hour' for personal activities, part-time work, additional leave, and flexible holidays.

Development: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional growth, including Chartership support.

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We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or circumstances. We are committed to accessibility and will provide workplace adjustments for applicants who need them.