Road Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Civil Engineer to deliver innovative engineering solutions across various projects. The role involves developing engineering designs, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree in Civil Engineering, be working towards IEng or CEng certification, and have experience in highway design. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for innovative problem-solving and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards IEng or CEng certification.
• Experience with highway design across project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for projects of varying scale.
• Ensure projects meet budget and technical standards.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Design and innovative solutions

Highway design

Software usage (e.g., Autodesk Civils 3D)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civils 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Your role will be at the heart of a high performing team, using your technical skills and expertise to deliver exemplary services to clients across a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle. You could work on a variety of projects including strategic network improvements, major and minor highway maintenance and asset renewals, active travel and public transport infrastructure, road safety interventions, and public realm initiatives. Our client base includes Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, North & Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent, South Wales Trunk Road Agent, and Welsh local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for projects, or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value and project stages, and manage multiple projects concurrently as needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements, taking an active or supported role depending on experience.
• Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal disciplines.
• Support Project and Technical Delivery Leads in planning, programming, and pricing of proposals and deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades.

Qualifications & What We Will Be Looking For

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, with initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or suitable equivalent.
• Working towards IEng or CEng with demonstrable progress.
• Knowledge and experience of highway design at various stages of the project life cycle. Areas of experience such as highway geometry, active travel, public transport, highway drainage, road restraint systems, pavements, traffic signs and road markings, and utilities are advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice (e.g., Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Active Travel Act (Wales) Guidance, Local Authority design guidance).
• Experience in preparing reports and drawings for transport studies or construction projects.
• Ability to use or direct the use of software such as Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, Causeway and/or PDS.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

EEO Statement

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 and will arrange workplace adjustments on request.