Senior Road Engineer to Associate (Roads)

WSP; Auchentibber; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

WSP My Hour

Part-time and flexible working

Leave purchase option

Bank holiday entitlement

Job summary

WSP in Scotland is seeking a Senior Engineer to Associate in the Roads team to support feasibility, design and construction phases of highway projects.

You will work within the Performance Audit Group (PAG) on winter maintenance contracts, advising on technical standards, regulatory compliance and contract development.

This role offers an opportunity to influence delivery across Scotland with hybrid working, professional growth, and Chartership support inside a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional relevant to role.
• Experience with technical specifications, standards and legislation for winter maintenance works.
• Experience and knowledge of contract development.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyse and advise on technical specifications and standards for winter maintenance contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and best practice in contracts for winter maintenance operations.
• Understand and interpret relevant parts of Supplier contracts.
• Produce reports on delivery and effectiveness of suppliers' works and services.

Skills

Chartered professional

Winter maintenance knowledge

Contract development experience

Job description

Senior Road Engineer to Associate (Roads)

• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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.

A little more about your role…

WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Engineer to Associate to join the Roads team based in Scotland. The team delivers highway consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life-cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction.

WSP are recruiting to add to the team working on the Performance Audit Group (PAG). PAG is an independent private sector organisation, employed by Transport Scotland, which monitors the performance of the Operating Companies. PAG audits, monitors and reports on the financial, technical and performance aspects of the Operating Companies to a plan agreed with Transport Scotland.

We are seeking someone to fulfil a PAG Winter Maintenance Technical Advisor vacancy, a role which is to provide advice on the technical and operational issues which may arise as a result of the Employer’s contracts with Suppliers involving winter maintenance works and services associated with a roads network.

Key tasks include:

Review, analyse and advise on technical specifications and technical standards associated with the Employer’s contracts with Suppliers involving winter maintenance operations associated with a roads network.

Advise on regulatory compliance, standards and best practice in the development and management of contracts with respect to technical specifications and technical standards associated with winter maintenance operations required for a roads network.

To be fully conversant with and understand the relevant parts of Supplier contracts

Produce reports on the delivery and effectiveness of Suppliers works and services associated with winter maintenance

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered professional relevant to role
• Comprehensive experience of technical specifications and technical standards and legislation associated with winter maintenance works and services required for a roads network.
• Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of technical specifications and technical standards and legislation associated with winter maintenance works and services required with a roads network.
• Demonstrable moderate experience of contract development.

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 89042
• Posting Date 06/16/2026, 08:27 AM

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?

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.