Engineer (Roads)

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and professional services firm is seeking skilled professionals in Birmingham to contribute to highway design projects. The role involves developing innovative solutions, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with clients to ensure project delivery meets expectations. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in highway design. The firm offers hybrid working options, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture with a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

Gymflex scheme

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role is required.
• Working towards professional engineering status (CEng or IEng).
• Relevant experience in highway design, including road geometry and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to highway designs across sectors and projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and specifications.
• Support project managers to meet budget and standards.

Skills

Passion for design

Innovative solution development

Highway design knowledge

Use of Autodesk Civils 3D

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Working towards CEng or IEng

Tools

Autodesk Civils 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

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 is seeking engineering professionals to join our expanding North West and Midlands Roads business. We provide design services for a diverse range of projects, supporting private developers, local authorities in the North West and Midlands, and national clients like National Highways, National Grid, and East West Rail.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive team, using your technical skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency. You can expect your role to involve:

• Contributing to the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Preparation of Works Information including specifications, technical reports and risk assessments.
• Support Project Managers to ensure schemes are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams.
• On an ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision activities, monitoring Contractor's compliance with the Contract and ensuring works are in line with the Works Information.
• You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards CEng or IEng with demonstrable progress.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in the following areas is advantageous: road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, TSM, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
• The ability to use relevant software for example; Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or Causeway Flow.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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 bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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 on 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.