Principal Engineer

WSP UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their Liveable Places team in London. The successful candidate will manage design and project delivery for sustainable transport and public realm projects, ensuring compliance with the highest standards. This role offers an opportunity to shape a unique career while contributing to landmark projects in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in design management and project management.
• Proven record of leading design projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process and manage the design team.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional qualification (IENG or CEng)

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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…

We are seeking a Principal engineer to join our Liveable Places team in London (Chancery Lane). The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced Principal Designer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design management and project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading design delivery and implementation of sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects from inception to completion primarily in London.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management:Oversee the design process, ensuring that all design work is completed to the highest standards and meets the client's requirements. This includes managing the design team, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that all design work is completed on time and within budget.

Project Management:Manage the overall project, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ensure that all project milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget.

Client Liaison:Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that their needs are met and that they are kept informed of progress throughout the project.

Risk Management:Identify and manage risks associated with the project, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Quality Assurance:Ensure that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Team Leadership:Lead and motivate the design team, ensuring that they are working effectively and efficiently.

Our services have a strong focus on innovative sustainable transport solutions including the preparation of business cases and design development of a wide range of projects, such as the Major Public Realm Improvements in central London and various others cycling and active travel schemes.

A Typical week would include:

Preparation of highways designs for construction projects and coordinating with other disciplines input into the design

Design includes drawings, design details, specifications, bill of quantities and design calculations

Attendance at client and internal progress meetings and maintaining actions trackers

Liaison with discipline leads and preparing updates to scheme programmes ensuring inter-dependencies and programme logic are applied

Implementing the correct QA//QM procedures for projects, assisting with the completion of Project Execution Plans and to carry out any actions as a result

Maintaining project commercial risk registers

Supporting the preparation of design H&S risk management plans and schedules

Coordinating inputs from technical disciplines and ensuring that project information is disseminated throughout the teams

Coordinating technical decision logs

Overseeing the preparation of fee proposals and change control documents

Compilation of task assignment documents and arranging internal approvals

Supporting the management of internal processes for financial reporting including forecasting

Preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for site surveys and participating in site visits as required

Taking ownership of updating project plans and managing document control using SharePoint

Planning and delivery of project deliverables and milestones

Raising orders for supply chain partners’ technical support

Supporting in management of Key Performance Indicators

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Experience in design management and project management.

Holder of a relevant professional qualification (IENG of CENg) or close to obtaining a professional qualification.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal and the ability to report to senior level.

Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from inception to completion.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

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.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.

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.