Senior Road Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is searching for a Senior Engineer to join the Roads team in Exeter. This role involves supporting highway design and ensuring projects meet technical standards and legal requirements.

Applicants should have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, be passionate about innovative engineering solutions, and possess relevant knowledge in highway design and drainage systems. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of highway designs for diverse projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered to budget and technical standards.
• Provide support to Project Managers within the design team.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Team leadership

Civil Engineering

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer – Roads Team (Exeter)

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and projects through all stages of the project life cycle. Clients include Local Authorities in the region, National Highways, MOD and a number of Contractors through Design and Build partnerships.
• Being responsible, or actively engaged depending on experience, for ensuring projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
• Providing support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Being responsible for checking, certifying and authorising issues designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time.
• Coordinating engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages for our clients.
• Working collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
• On an ad hoc basis, supporting projects with site supervision, monitoring contractors’ compliance with the contract and ensuring works are inline with the works information.
• Providing guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades.
• Contributing to the development of the team’s internal knowledge base, mentoring and upskilling junior staff to help them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute; professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in road geometry, roundabouts, at‑grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage authentic selves at work.

Health & Wellbeing: We provide the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, flexible benefits such as the Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.

Flex your time: The “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, and we offer part‑time and flexible working arrangements, options to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.

Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership to support your growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.