Principal Engineer - Roads UK

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India seeks an experienced Civil Engineer with over 10 years of highway design experience to manage projects and lead teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, developing innovative engineering solutions, and mentoring early career professionals. Candidates should have proficiency in design software like Civil 3D and AutoCAD, along with strong communication and organizational skills. A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering is required. This position is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka and offers opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in highway design.
• Near Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with a recognised institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project operations and multiple projects.
• Develop innovative engineering concepts for unique problems.
• Ensure projects meet budget, programme, and technical standards.
• Liaise with clients and manage financial control of projects.
• Guide and mentor team members to ensure technical excellence.

Skills

UK highway design expertise

Civil 3D

Open Roads

Project Management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Mandatory Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK highway design (road geometry, road restraint system, site clearance, pavement, signages, road markings) with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Proficiency in relevant design software including Civil 3D, Open Roads, MX, PDS/Key Line and Sign, AutoCAD and ProjectWise.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and managing stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams and oversee the operational management of up to 10 staff.
• Experience in resource and project management.
• Capability to produce technical specifications and reports.
• Awareness of current and emerging technologies relevant to the highways sector.
• Experience liaising with clients, co‑professionals and design teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and strong organisational skills.

Desired Skills

• Financial management.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional institution.
• Experience on design and build projects.
• Use of Lean principles in highways projects.
• Clear and successful liaison and coordination on multi‑discipline projects and knowledge of other disciplines’ technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day project management, leading and delivering various UK schemes.
• Function as a technical specialist developing and applying advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems, seeking innovation in delivery.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff, providing guidance and support as appropriate.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, programme and technical standards, and meet QA, CDM, Sustainability and HSE requirements.
• Involved in internal client liaison, financial control of projects, recruitments, business development activities and production of fee proposals.
• Manage processes to resolve technical issues and risks in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Contribute to a Lean approach to drive efficiency and remove waste from processes.
• Guide, supervise and direct all team members in technical and project management matters while aiding the technical and professional development of the team.
• Provide direct line management, mentoring and managing early career professionals to ensure technical excellence in all deliverables.
• Assist the discipline head in producing periodic reports such as project performance, forecast utilisation and workload.
• Help maintain a positive working environment and culture within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with over 10 years of post‑graduate experience in highway design.
• Near Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with a recognised institution.