Roads Design Lead - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Gymflex discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP are seeking an Associate to join the Roads team based in Carlisle to deliver highway schemes across the North East and Scotland. You will lead design teams, manage budgets, and mentor junior colleagues.

You'll work with clients, ensure compliance with design codes and CDM requirements, and help shape a flexible, inclusive culture while benefiting from hybrid working and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Broad range of highway project experience
• Ability to lead design outputs and check quality against programme and budget
• Experience with contract documentation and design approvals
• Proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary transport projects

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams
• Oversee budgets and financial performance
• Develop strong client relationships and manage expectations
• Prepare and check design deliverables and tender packages
• Coordinate resource and role assignments within the Roads team
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance and QA
• Support business development and opportunities in the North East and Scotland

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Mentoring

Team coordination

Change management

Business development

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Incorporated Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civils 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

WSP are seeking an Associate to join the Roads team based in Carlisle to deliver highway schemes across the North East and Scotland. You will lead design teams, manage budgets, and mentor junior colleagues.

You'll work with clients, ensure compliance with design codes and CDM requirements, and help shape a flexible, inclusive culture while benefiting from hybrid working and development opportunities.