Senior Highway Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join our Gloucester team. You will lead highway design on diverse projects, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary group to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.

You will mentor junior engineers, support project planning and cost estimation, and ensure compliance with standards. The role offers growth within a supportive, design‑led environment and local site engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent highway design experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng.
• Experience in multidisciplinary highway design across different project stages.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD and local guidance.

Responsibilities

• Developing highway designs on multidisciplinary projects through various lifecycle stages.
• Ensuring delivery to programme, budget, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Assisting Project Managers with planning, programming, technical input, pricing of project briefs, proposals, and cost estimation.
• Preparing and reviewing design documentation, drawings, reports, and technical submissions.
• Working across a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously.
• Coordinating with engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages effectively.
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Supporting site-based activities on an ad hoc basis, including supervision and monitoring contractor compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Highways design

Multidisciplinary design

Project delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical reviews

Road geometry

Active travel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Highways Engineer to join WSP at a pivotal stage of growth in Gloucester. You'll become part of a highly collaborative and ambitious team delivering a diverse portfolio of highways, bridges, and infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the County. Working closely with the Principal Highways Engineer and our wider multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of projects, contributing your expertise to ensure high-quality, efficient, and innovative design solutions. You will also support the development of our growing Highway Engineering design capability in Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing highway designs on multi-disciplinary projects through various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget, technical standards, and legal requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians, contributing to their professional development.
• Assisting Project Managers with planning, programming, technical input, pricing of project briefs, proposals, and cost estimation.
• Preparing and reviewing design documentation, drawings, reports, and technical submissions.
• Working across a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously.
• Coordinating with engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages effectively.
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Supporting site-based activities on an ad hoc basis, including supervision and monitoring contractor compliance with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• A passion for design and a drive to develop innovative, practical engineering solutions.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design environment.
• Chartered Engineer preferred or working towards IEng or CEng status with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in multidisciplinary highway design across different project stages.
• Technical knowledge in areas such as road geometry, junction design, active travel schemes, drainage systems, road restraint systems, and traffic signs/road markings.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and Local Authority guidance, including experience preparing drawings for Technical Approvals and Departures from Standards.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
• Understanding of Designer’s Duties under CDM regulations.

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We’re committed to finding the right person, and your experience may align with this role or other opportunities within our team.