Highways Technician (Roads)

WSP; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work two days a week

WSP My Hour for personal activities

Career development and Chartership

Job summary

WSP is seeking a proactive Technician for the Roads team in Guildford. You will join a multidisciplinary group delivering highway design and road improvement projects, liaising with clients and stakeholders while developing design outputs.

The role offers hybrid working with opportunities to grow across utilities, carbon, and digital disciplines. Ideal candidates have Level 4 STEM qualifications or equivalent experience, familiarity with Civils3D/AutoCAD, and a willingness to learn BIM and

Qualifications

• Experience using design software and delivering engineering outputs.
• Ability to liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Understanding of highway engineering principles and design processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway design solutions and road improvements.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team delivering projects of varying scale.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Contribute to carbon and sustainable design efforts using relevant tools.
• Visit sites to inform designs and support project delivery.

Skills

Data handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Python/C++ basics

Education

Level 4 STEM qualification

Tools

Civils3D

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

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 are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Technician to join the Roads team based in our Guildford office.

You’ll be working alongside a host of talented people ranging from our early career professionals to established engineers and project managers working across the Roads business and a wide range of other disciplines to improve the local and strategic road networks and develop a broad range of infrastructure projects.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive team, using your skills and expertise to help us maintain and improve the quality of our engineering outputs. You can expect your role to involve delivering –

• Highway design solutions such as access and haul roads to help deliver National Grids Great Grid Upgrade portfolio


• A wide variety of highway improvements of varying scales for National Highways on their Scheme Delivery Framework


• Road design and improvements for various local highway authorities in the surrounding area.


• Opportunity to develop experience in specific areas such as utilities, carbon, digital and drainage through work on large, multi-disciplinary projects.


• Key Duties:
  
  
  
  • Work in a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative solutions.
  
  
  • Deliver engineering solutions for projects, or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value and project stages, and could be working across several projects at any given time.
  
  
  • Liaise with our clients, stakeholders and internal disciplines, developing trusted relationships, and proactively managing expectations.
  
  
  • Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams to measure carbon on our projects using WSP Future Ready programme.
  
  
  • Be part of the team to deliver in compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance
  
  
  • Proficiency in design and drafting tools like Civils3D/AutoCAD. additional skills in Bentely design software such as OpenRoads Designer/MicroStation would be advantageous.
  
  
  • Familiarity with BIM environments such as ProjectWise, Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), other Common Data Environments, CAD QA/QC processes, and collaborative digital delivery would also be beneficial.
  
  
  • An interest or capability in digital automation, data-driven design, or computational tools, including AI-assisted workflows, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar, is welcomed.
  
  
  
  

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.


• Good knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and Local Authority design guidance.


• Level 4 qualification (or above) in a STEM based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.


• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as EngTech, with demonstrable progress.


• An understanding of highway engineering principles, including design techniques, standards, and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge to small-scale projects or a limited number of moderately complex projects.


• Experience of data handling with MS Excel and/or other data-based systems


• Demonstrable experience engaging with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.


• Good organisational skills and an attention to detail.


• Ability to undertake site visits to inform designs.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a 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 at 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.