Senior Highways Technician

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our North West and Midlands Roads team in the UK. You will produce technical engineering information, lead CAD quality, and support design development for highways, drainage and civil infrastructure projects, delivering outputs that meet industry standards.

Site visits, safe systems of work and mentoring of junior staff form part of the role. The position offers hybrid working, development toward chartership, and engagement with national

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Level 3 STEM qualification or equivalent engineering technician experience.
• Progress towards EngTech or similar professional qualifications.
• Understanding of highway engineering design techniques, standards and procedures.
• Experience with MS Excel or similar data handling tools.
• Good communication with clients, developers and consultants.
• Ability to upskill others in engineering drawing practices.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical engineering information ensuring outputs meet industry standards.
• Lead CAD quality across the team to maintain high standards.
• Support design development for highways, drainage and civil infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site visits to gather information for design work.
• Apply safe systems of working and contribute to risk assessments.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Excel

Highway engineering

Communication

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in STEM

EngTech (progress towards)

Tools

Excel

MS Project

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.

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our expanding North West and Midlands Roads business. We provide design services for a diverse range of projects, supporting private developers, local authorities in the North West and Midlands, as well as national clients such as National Highways, National Grid, and East West Rail.

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive team, using your digital skills and expertise to help us maintain and improve the quality of our engineering outputs. You can expect your role to involve:

• Production of technical engineering information, ensuring the quality of our products are in line with industry standards.
• Lead on CAD quality across the team to ensure we maintain high standards across our project portfolio.
• Supporting design development by applying your expertise in highways, drainage and civil infrastructure projects. 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.
• Conducting site visits/investigations to gather information critical to successful project design.
• Apply safe systems of working and contribute to risk assessments.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a STEM based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.
• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as EngTech, with demonstrable progress.
• An understanding of highway engineering principles, including design techniques, standards, and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge to small-scale projects or a limited number of moderately complex projects.
• Experience of data handling with MS Excel and/or other data-based systems
• Good communication skills dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
• Ability to upskill others in the use of software as well as the ‘art of engineering drawings'.
• Good organisational skills and an attention to detail.

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.

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.