Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a talented engineer for their Newcastle office, focusing on highway design, drainage strategy, and project management. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and relevant experience, as well as proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role offers a balanced hybrid working policy, fostering inclusivity and wellbeing for all staff.

Benefits

Work-life balance with hybrid options

Health and wellbeing programs

Continuous development and training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• Experience with design codes and relevant software.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept studies and technical approvals.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure tasks meet budget and technical standards.

Skills

Knowledge of highway design

Drainage strategy and design

Flood risk assessment

Utility design and planning

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Micro Drainage

Job description

Overview

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…

Responsibilities

• Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
• Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
• You will be supported by the Newcastle team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
• Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
• Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.

Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence

We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.

We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:

• Civil engineering, highways 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 strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
• An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
• The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• Written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
• Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
• Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagination and opportunity

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 72,800 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, you can work from home two days a week as part of a hybrid policy, with 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 and celebrate integrity, respect, and inclusion. Employee resource groups help promote inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service and workplace adjustments. The Gymflex scheme offers up to 40% off gym memberships, and a menopause support package is available.

Flex your time

Our WSP My Hour policy allows one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time accounting. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and flexible bank holiday use are available.

Your development

We invest in development through training, mentoring, and Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.