Expression of Interest (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Supportive development environment

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a professional to lead day-to-day technical delivery of highway consultancy services in Belfast. The role involves managing projects, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with safety laws.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of highway design, experience leading design disciplines, and proficiency in relevant software like Autodesk Civil 3D. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in road geometry, roundabouts, and highway drainage systems.
• Proven track record in managing design disciplines on relevant projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical delivery of highway consultancy services.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and manage expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

Skills

Highway design knowledge

Drainage systems experience

Client management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Leadership

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

Role

You will be leading day‑to‑day technical delivery of highway consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life‑cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. This role will be client facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena.

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertaking project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
• Preparing fee proposals and managing budgets for individual projects.
• Bearing responsibility for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
• Leading and managing other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.
• Actively coordinating team resources, supporting the set‑up of teams and assigning the right people to the right roles.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems 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.
• Demonstrable and relevant experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (e.g. road, public transport, active travel, public or private development).
• Proficiency in directing or checking design outputs created in relevant software, including but not limited to Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, PDS.
• Proactive management of change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost and quality.
• Excellent communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post‑professional qualification experience, or working towards achieving this.
• Thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, local authority design guidance and competence in preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals, including application of departures from standard.
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Work‑life balance: Hybrid working policy allows two days per week from home with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: Welcoming varied backgrounds and encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopausal support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” permits one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time.
• Part‑time and flexible working: Availability of part‑time arrangements, purchase of additional leave and use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Development: Supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring and chartership.

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.