Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

WSP; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing program

Support for training and mentoring

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Development Team in Northeast England, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. This role involves producing designs and technical reports for various projects across the UK and Europe. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered status, and extensive experience in highway design. The position offers hybrid working, encouraging a balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and ideally Chartered or nearing Chartered status.
• Strong postgraduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.
• Ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support production of designs and drawings for construction projects.
• Assist in technical reports for planning applications and project stages.
• Work on multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.

Skills

Highway design

Highway drainage design

Civil Engineering

Civils 3D

InfoDrainage

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

PDS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Northeast England (Newcastle and Teesside), focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure.

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports in support of planning applications and the construction stage of projects. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time, including input to multidisciplinary projects in areas such as energy, active travel, healthcare, and education both in the UK and abroad. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.

Our team works on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK and beyond. You will help deliver projects such as:

• SSE HVDC EPC Netherton Hub (NE Scotland)
• Aykley Heads Active Travel Design (N England)
• Middlesbrough Gresham Redevelopment (NE England)
• Catterick Integrated Care Campus (N England)
• National Grid, Great Grid Upgrade (Throughout England)
• PURE DC Data Centres (throughout Europe)

Although our project work is located UK-wide and Europe-wide for data centres, designs are delivered from our Newcastle/Teesside Offices, with opportunity for some travel when appropriate.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design.
• Strong post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.
• The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.
• A solid engineering foundation and an understanding of highway design and highway drainage principles (layout, etc.).
• Experience in using Civils 3D or PDS (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Highways England/DMRB and Local Authority design guidance.
• Experience in design of drainage using InfoDrainage and a background in Water Company related work inclusive of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, and to be well versed in the preparation of drawings for Contract Documents and requisite technical agreements.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports is essential.

Benefits

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.

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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need, and you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers “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.

EEO Statement

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.