Senior Highways Engineer / Highways Engineer

WSP; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Lincolnshire invites experienced highway engineers to join our collaborative Lincoln highways design team, delivering projects for Lincolnshire County Council.

Based in Lincoln, you will own design from conception to construction, work alongside a wide network of engineers, and develop innovative, compliant solutions while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in feasibility studies, design, maintenance, and supervision of highways projects.
• Experience leading design, management and inspection of Highway Structures maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of highway construction and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and associated duties.
• Excellent working knowledge of DMRB standards, methods, and specification for Highway Works.
• Progress towards IEng status is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the design process, coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs to meet programme.
• Manage projects to ensure on-time delivery within budget and safety requirements.
• Oversee resources and allocate remote work as needed to meet workload.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs.
• Develop relationships with LCC and WSP teams to access additional resources.
• Agree fees and monitor the commercial position on projects.
• Attend site to gather information and supervise schemes.

Skills

Highways design

Project management

Team leadership

DMRB knowledge

IEng status

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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 your role…

You will be part of our highly collaborative team in Lincolnshire. As part of our Lincoln highways design team, comprising a wide network of Highway Engineers both locally and across the UK, you will deliver interesting Highway projects for our Lincolnshire County Council Client.

If you have a passion for engineering, but more importantly have a passion for innovation, looking to the future and adapting your work to meet the challenges of tomorrow, then we want to speak to you. The role offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development for the ideal candidate.

You will take on project responsibility from the outset, invariably owning your own projects from conception to construction. Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency. Based in the heart of the vibrant and historic city of Lincoln, working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), you will report to a Principal Engineer. Responsibilities will include:

• Own and lead the design process, encouraging your and wider teams to deliver the right solutions to the agreed programme and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
• Manage projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Manage resources effectively (including some remote resource) and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget and meeting H&S, CDM, QA and technical review requirements.
• Develop relationships with other LCC and WSP teams to utilise additional resources as required.
• Agree fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
• Attend site to gather information and supervise schemes.

Your Team...

Our Team at WSP in Lincoln is firmly Client-based and thrives on mutual respect and open communication. We pride ourselves on our professional dedication and enthusiasm within Lincolnshire. We offer a supportive environment for career advancement and fulfilment of potential. We focus on being an attractive workspace, one that values everyone's ideas and encourages professional development. Our workload is varied, on any one day you could be doing site investigations or an exciting new design project liaising with various stakeholders and working with third parties and contractors.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Experience in undertaking feasibility studies, design, maintenance, and supervision of highways related projects.
• Experience of leading the design, management and inspection of Highway Structures maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of highway construction and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.
• Excellent working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards, methods of working & Specification for Highway Works.
• Progress towards achieving IEng status is highly regarded.
• At this stage we would be keen to hear from both senior engineers and intermediate level highways engineers due to a healthy workload in the region.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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 – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “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.

#WeAreWSP

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.