Senior Engineer - Roads

WSP USA; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Roads team in Cardiff. In this role, you will leverage your civil engineering expertise to prepare designs, manage work packages, and mentor junior staff while contributing to innovative roadway projects. Your responsibilities will require a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways design to ensure high quality and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience in highway design.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute.
• Experience with DM RB compliance and Designers Duties under CDM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with DMRB.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Mentor graduate engineers and technicians.

Skills

Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB)

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Project Management

Geometric Design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

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.

WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Engineer to join the Roads team based in Cardiff.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your technical skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

In this role you will be responsible for:

You will:

• Prepare of designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Be accountable for checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages coordinating engineering resources.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
• Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute. Professional qualifications is advantageous.
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM
• Experience in delivery geometric designs using AutoDesk Civils 3D is advantageous.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
• NEC and/or Project Management experience is advantageous.
• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
• To demonstrate initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.