Principal Engineer (Roads)

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Roads team in Leeds. This role focuses on the project management and technical delivery of transport infrastructure schemes, requiring strong stakeholder management and compliance with design standards. Ideal candidates are chartered engineers with experience in roads or transport projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing roads or public transport projects essential.
• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution.
• Strong background in current design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes.
• Develop strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical delivery

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Civil3D

Open Roads

MX

WinDes

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 Principal Engineer to join the Roads team in Leeds.

You will be involved in the project management and technical delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed schemes to the clients. We work with many of Yorkshires Local Authorities, meaning you could be working on the schemes near home that you will see become reality during the construction phase. This role will primarily 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. The role is likely to include:

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputson projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles
• Using your technical ability and experience to develop our staff
• Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions;
• Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages;
• Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes;

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Project management and technical delivery lead of Road or Public Transport/Active Travel schemes, with experience of Transport Infrastructure Ireland/National Transport Authority/Local Authority procedures essential.
• Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
• A chartered member of a relevant engineering technical institution.
• Experience or knowledge of alignment and drainage design software packages such as Civil3D/Open Roads/MX and WinDes preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication, client management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• You will be joining our Roads Team in Leeds of thirty people including many early career professionals who require coaching and mentoring, so a passion for sharing your experience and knowledge is essential who
• Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience, or being close to achieving this.
• A thorough understanding and application of current design standards including;Urban Street and/or Active Travel Design (i.e. Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets - DMURS, Traffic Signs Manual, Cycle Design Manual etc.), Highway Geometric Design (i.e. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications) and also TII and NTA Project Management Guidelines;
• Strong stakeholder management skills

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.

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