Digital Engineer (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Digital Engineer to join the Roads team across UK locations including London, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton. The role offers hybrid working with two days remote and is shaped to candidate capability and experience.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver highway and infrastructure solutions, applying AI-assisted data analysis and scripting to improve design efficiency and data reliability.

Qualifications

• Understanding of highway engineering principles preferred.
• Knowledge of standards like DMRB/Manual for Streets preferred.
• Experience handling data in Excel or similar systems.
• Strong communication skills with clients, developers, and public.

Responsibilities

• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highway/infrastructure solutions.
• Deliver engineering outputs for projects and work packages of varying scale and stage.
• Apply digital automation and data-driven design to improve delivery.
• Improve design efficiency, coordination, quality and carbon performance with digital tools.
• Reduce repetitive manual effort via scripting and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Delivery teams, supporting carbon measurement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reusable digital tools, scripts, templates and docs.
• Create data-driven workflows using Azure, Power Platform, and Python.
• Support digital delivery within BIM and CDE environments with ISO 19650 alignment.
• Contribute to health & safety compliance and QA processes.

Skills

Highway engineering

Excel data handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

C++

Dynamo

Power Platform

Azure

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. 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 Digital Engineer to join the Roads team based in our London, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton offices, and we are open to applications from engineers at varying stages of their career, with the role shaped around capability and experience.

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 and a wide range of other disciplines to improve the local and strategic road networks and develop a broad range of infrastructure projects.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive team, using your skills and expertise to help us maintain and improve the quality of our engineering outputs. You can expect your role to involve delivering –

• Highway design solutions such as access and haul roads to help deliver National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade portfolio
• A wide variety of highway improvements of varying scales for National Highways on their Scheme Delivery Framework
• Road design and improvements for various local highway authorities in the surrounding area.
• Opportunity to develop experience in specific areas such as utilities, carbon, digital and drainage through work on large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Various large multi-disciplinary projects coming online

Key Duties:

• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative highway and infrastructure solutions.
• Deliver engineering outputs for projects or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value, and project stage, often across multiple concurrent projects.
• Apply digital automation, data-driven design, and computational tools (e.g. AI-assisted data analysis workflows/design checking/automation, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar) to improve engineering delivery.
• Deliver measurable improvements in design efficiency, coordination, quality, and carbon performance through digital tools and automation.
• Reduce repetitive manual effort and improve data reliability through scripting, data pipelines, and model-driven workflows.
• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams, including supporting carbon measurement using WSP’s Future Ready programme.
• Develop and maintain reusable digital tools, scripts, templates, and documentation to support consistent and efficient project delivery.
• Use platforms such as Microsoft Azure and the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), alongside Python, to create integrated, data-driven workflows.
• Support digital delivery within BIM and CDE environments (e.g. ProjectWise, Autodesk Forma/ACC), aligned with ISO 19650 principles and CAD QA/QC processes.
• Contribute to compliance with Health & Safety, environmental legislation, and in-house quality assurance processes.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of digital engineering standards and best practice.
• Support the integration of emerging digital technologies (e.g. GIS, digital twins, IoT where appropriate) into infrastructure project delivery.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• An understanding of highway engineering principles would be preferred.
• Some knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and Local Authority design guidance would be preferred.
• Experience of data handling with MS Excel and/or other data-based systems
• Good communication skills engaging with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
• Good organisational skills and an attention to detail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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.