Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development) - Hertford

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their dynamic Development Team. This exciting role involves working on prestigious projects, providing design support, and engaging with clients to ensure successful project delivery. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on civil engineering for development infrastructure, contributing to significant projects across various sectors. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community support, this company offers a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Join us and shape the future of engineering!

Benefits

Hybrid Working Policy

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Training and Mentoring

Employee Resource Groups

Personal Time (WSP Hour)

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and drainage strategy is essential.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of planning guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of concept studies and technical reports.
• Engage with clients and manage multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Highway Design

Drainage Strategy

Flood Risk Assessment

Utility Design

Communication Skills

Understanding of Hydraulics

Knowledge of Design Codes

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Chartership (nearing completion)

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

PDS

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business aligned with your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Hertford, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure.

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and technical reports for masterplanning in support of planning applications. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business aligned with your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To see what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond and to find out more about our business, click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Planning Services: The Key to Successful Project Deliveries | WSP

Responsibilities

Our team works on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

• HS2 Old Oak Common Station, London
• Aston Villa, Birmingham
• Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain

Providing day-to-day support in the delivery of concept studies/strategies with hands-on design, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions, and construction drawing issuance.

Contributing to all types of development projects across sectors and clients.

Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time.

You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.

Involvement in high-profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and external), and project management.

Being responsible for, or actively engaged in, ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards, and legal requirements.

Your Team

• The Development Team is a well-established and high-performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit, with over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support, and design, through to scheme implementation.
• Our vision is to be recognized as the strongest and best development team in the industry. We strive through continuous improvement and a management structure based on four pillars: Technical Excellence, People, Clients, and Operational Excellence.
• We help clients promote, implement, and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility to planning consent; establish plans for area development; and develop multi-disciplinary designs from concept to detailed design and construction.
• Our clients include public/private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, signature architects, government, and local authorities. Services include civil engineering, highways design, earthworks strategies, utilities, energy planning, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design, drainage strategy, flood risk assessment, utility design, and a good understanding of the development industry.
• An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and building structures is desirable, along with knowledge of construction design stages and procedures.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and construction drawings.
• Good knowledge of relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, and familiarity with drawing preparation for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as InfoDrainage, Civils 3D, and/or PDS.
• Experience liaising with clients, co-professionals, and authorities to obtain technical approvals and statutory agreements.
• Knowledge of legal processes, planning, design, technical consents, and procedures related to development projects.
• Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership, with significant professional responsibility.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business aligned with your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To learn more about our business, click here: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

We recognize that work is only part of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home and in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive culture through employee resource groups like VIBE, CREED, and others, supporting your potential.

We support your health and wellbeing through programs like Thrive and NHS telehealth services.

Flex your time?

Our "WSP Hour" allows you to take one hour daily for personal time, with options for part-time and flexible work arrangements.

We invest in your development through training, mentoring, and support for chartership.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Please inform us if you need workplace adjustments. WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy early.