Senior/Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic Development Team. This role involves supporting the design and delivery of vital infrastructure projects across various sectors. You will engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet technical standards and are delivered on time and within budget. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive impactful change. Join us and help shape the future of civil engineering while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Part-Time Options

Training and Mentoring

Health and Wellbeing Support

NHS Access via Med24

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and drainage essential.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of concept studies and planning applications.
• Manage multiple projects and client accounts concurrently.

Skills

Highway Design

Drainage

Flood Risk Assessment

Utility Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Chartership (nearing)

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Manchester or Leeds, specializing in civil engineering for development infrastructure.

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and technical reports for masterplanning in support of planning applications. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts simultaneously. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of concept studies/strategies with hands-on design, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions, and construction drawings.
• Contribute to various development projects across sectors and clients.
• Manage multiple projects and client accounts concurrently.
• Provide guidance and support to technical staff of various grades.
• Engage in client relations, stakeholder management, design team liaison, and project management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical standards and legal requirements.

About the Team

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

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design, drainage, flood risk assessment, utility planning, and a good understanding of the development industry.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and building structures is desirable.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, and drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and software such as InfoDrainage and Civils 3D.
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of sustainability and climate change guidance.
• Experience liaising with clients, authorities, and design teams, and understanding legal and procedural aspects of development projects.
• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership, with substantial professional responsibility.

About Us

We are WSP — Join us and make your career future-ready! For more about our company, visit: WSP - Who We Are

What We Offer

We promote work-life balance, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

We value diversity and inclusion, with groups supporting LGBTQ+, racial and ethnic diversity, gender balance, and neurodiversity.

Our Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing, including NHS access via Med24.

We offer flexible hours, part-time options, and development opportunities such as training and mentoring.

Application

Apply now and be part of WSP’s future! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to diversity and inclusion.