Principal Road Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Health and wellbeing support

Flexibility in work hours

Development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Roads team in Leeds, Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees. This role involves managing projects, liaising with clients, and leading the delivery of design outputs to ensure compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway design and be a Chartered Civil Engineer. WSP offers a hybrid working model, supporting your work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and drainage systems across project life cycles.
• Demonstrated leadership on design projects related to various transport modes.
• Thorough understanding of design codes and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Liaise with clients and manage expectations effectively.
• Lead the delivery of design outputs and manage project budgets.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage systems understanding

Client management skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership experience

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

Job Description

Principal Engineer – Roads team, based in Leeds, Newcastle or Stockton-on-Tees.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertaking project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using 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.
• Being responsible 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.
• Being responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance standards/processes.
• Being actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the set-up of teams and pitting the right people in the right roles.

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle, with specific experience in road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade-separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
• Demonstratable experience in leading one or multiple design disciplines on relevant projects (e.g. road, public transport, active travel, public real or private development).
• Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
• Ability to use, direct and check design outputs created in relevant software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
• Project management experience.
• Proactive management of change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost and quality.
• Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post-professional qualification experience.
• Thorough understanding and application of relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, local authority design guidance, and well-versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals, including the application of departures from standard.
• Experience of complying with Designer's Duties under CDM regulations.

Benefits

Work-life balance

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 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. Employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve 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 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 foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or 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.