Senior Management jobs in United States

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What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The WSP Pavement Engineering team is seeking an Associate Pavement Engineer to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale projects. Due to recent successes the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities.

A little more about your role…

1. You will deliver pavement projects, including investigation reports, design and site supervision.
2. Perform road inspections and report treatment recommendations.
3. Demonstrate technical knowledge in pavement design, maintenance and construction projects.
4. Demonstrate competency with developing pavement designs and preparing contract documentation in accordance with the DMRB/MCHW.
5. Carry out line management duties and be responsible for staff utilisation, their development and progress.
6. Lead/direct project teams, providing technical and management support on a day-to-day basis.
7. Support managers with provision of information on staff performance for appraisal purposes.
8. Demonstrate good commercial acumen in the delivery of projects.
9. Control, manage and report on project delivery and performance.
10. Review client work briefs, prepare fee estimates, scope documents and delivery programmes.
11. Deputise for senior management as and when required.
12. Demonstrate a holistic understanding of civil engineering especially drainage and geotechnics.
13. Ensure that delivery is achieved in accordance with the company's management systems including health and safety, project and risk management.
14. Work both independently and within a team environment.
15. Support with developing and enhancing internal team and external client relationships.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Experience working within a Pavement Engineering discipline.
2. Knowledge of pavement engineering demonstrated by experience of design and investigation.
3. Knowledge of cementitious and bituminous material performance, specification, behaviour and failure mechanisms.
4. Experience of road and/or airfield pavement engineering projects.
5. Experience of highway pavement testing and assessment.
6. Experience of UK pavement design methodologies and contract documentation, including DMRB and MCHW.
7. Ability to understand the scope and limits of responsibility between various engineering disciplines and project support groups.
8. Knowledge of Asset Management principles and the ability to understand/improve them.
9. Knowledge of roads operation, maintenance and renewal practices.
10. Good working knowledge of the preparation of proposals and communication with clients.
11. BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
12. Chartership with a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT or similar).
13. National Highways Accredited Pavement Engineer (preferable).
14. Experience of non-DMRB pavement design and international material specification is an advantage.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.