Digital Roads Engineer: Data-Driven Highway Design

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Health & wellbeing support

Training and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Digital Engineer for their Roads team based in Southampton. The role involves delivering highway design solutions, applying digital automation and data-driven design to improve engineering outputs, and collaborating closely within multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a background in highway engineering principles, strong data handling skills, and proficiency in tools such as Python and Microsoft Azure. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working policy and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• An understanding of highway engineering principles is preferred.
• Some knowledge of relevant design standards such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges is preferred.
• Experience in data handling with MS Excel and/or other data-based systems is necessary.
• Good communication skills in engaging with clients and the public.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative highway solutions.
• Deliver engineering outputs for various scale projects.
• Apply digital tools to improve engineering delivery.
• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Highway engineering principles

Data handling with MS Excel

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

ProjectWise

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Digital Engineer for their Roads team based in Southampton. The role involves delivering highway design solutions, applying digital automation and data-driven design to improve engineering outputs, and collaborating closely within multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a background in highway engineering principles, strong data handling skills, and proficiency in tools such as Python and Microsoft Azure. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working policy and opportunities for career development.