Senior Highways Engineer — Hybrid & Impactful Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join our Local Government team in Exeter or Taunton. You will work within a multi-disciplinary group delivering highways and infrastructure for Local Authority clients, contributing to high-profile projects across the county.

Based in Exeter or Taunton, you will lead design delivery, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality, compliant solutions and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design environment.
• Chartered Engineer preferred or working towards IEng or CEng with a relevant institution.
• Experience in multidisciplinary highway design across different project stages.
• Knowledge of road geometry, junction design, active travel schemes, drainage, and road safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Highways design

Civil engineering

Mentoring

Project delivery

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenRoads

InfoDrainage

CDM regulations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

InfoDrainage

PDS

Job description

WSP in the UK is seeking a Senior Highways Engineer to join our Local Government team in Exeter or Taunton. You will work within a multi-disciplinary group delivering highways and infrastructure for Local Authority clients, contributing to high-profile projects across the county.

Based in Exeter or Taunton, you will lead design delivery, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality, compliant solutions and successful project outcomes.