Highways Technician (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing support

Gymflex scheme

WSP My Hour for personal activities

Part-time and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technician to join the Roads team in Guildford. You will deliver highway design solutions, work in a multidisciplinary team, and engage with various stakeholders to improve local and strategic road networks. The role requires a Level 4 qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience. WSP offers hybrid work flexibility, including two days at home, and robust health and wellbeing support. Opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
• Good knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice.
• Experience handling data with MS Excel or other data systems.
• Ability to undertake site visits to inform designs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway design solutions for various projects.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Deliver solutions in compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Highway design solutions

BIM environments

Digital automation

Client engagement

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 qualification in a STEM-based subject

Working toward professional qualifications such as EngTech

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Technician to join the Roads team based in our Guildford office. You’ll work alongside a host of talented people ranging from early career professionals to established engineers and project managers across the Roads business and other disciplines to improve local and strategic road networks and develop a broad range of infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway design solutions such as access and haul roads for the National Grid Upgrade portfolio and other highway improvements for National Highways and local authorities.
• Develop experience in utilities, carbon, digital and drainage through work on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Deliver engineering solutions for projects or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value, and stage, potentially across several projects simultaneously.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal disciplines, developing trusted relationships and proactively managing expectations.
• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams to measure carbon on projects using the WSP Future Ready programme.
• Be part of the team to deliver in compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in‑house quality assurance.
• Use design and drafting tools such as Civil 3D/AutoCAD; additional skills in Bentley design software (OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with BIM environments such as ProjectWise, Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), other Common Data Environments, CAD QA/QC processes, and collaborative digital delivery.
• Demonstrate an interest or capability in digital automation, data‑driven design, or computational tools, including AI‑assisted workflows, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar.

Qualifications

• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity.
• Good knowledge of relevant design standards and codes of best practice such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and local authority guidance.
• Level 4 qualification (or above) in a STEM‑based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.
• Attained or working toward professional qualifications such as EngTech, with demonstrable progress.
• Understanding of highway engineering principles, including design techniques, standards, and procedures, applied to small‑scale or moderately complex projects.
• Experience handling data with MS Excel or other data‑based systems.
• Experience engaging with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake site visits to inform designs.

Benefits

WSP offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. Health & Wellbeing support includes a virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex scheme, a comprehensive menopause support package and other benefits. WSP My Hour allows taking one hour per day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time later. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements and leave purchases are also available.

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.