Description

Key responsibilities include managing multi‑disciplinary projects of varying scale, liaising with clients such as local authorities, National Highways, MOD and contractors, and undertaking technical lead and reviewer roles. You will support team members to maximize their contribution, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and deliver design drawings, specifications and bills of quantities for tender packages. The role also involves ensuring health and safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance, as well as coordinating team resources.

• Lead technical delivery of highway consultancy services across all project phases.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary projects, coordinating inputs and ensuring compatibility.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships with local authorities, National Highways, MOD and contractors.
• Act as technical lead and reviewer, guiding team members to meet project goals.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets and develop design drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate team resources, assigning the right people to appropriate roles.

Requirements

WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Engineer to join the Roads team based in Exeter. You will be leading day‑to‑day technical delivery of 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. The role is client‑facing and requires a proven track record of delivering schemes in the local or national transport arena.

We are looking for candidates with strong knowledge of highway design and drainage systems, including road geometry, roundabouts, junctions, active travel, and traffic signage. Experience in leading design disciplines, preparing contract documents, and using software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage or PDS is essential. Applicants should be Chartered or Incorporated Engineers with solid communication and stakeholder‑management skills and familiarity with design codes and CDM regulations.

• Possess expertise in highway design, drainage systems, road geometry, roundabouts and active travel.
• Demonstrated experience leading design disciplines and preparing contract documents.
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage or PDS.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with design codes (DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD) and CDM regulations.

Benefits

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.

WSP offers a supportive culture with more than 69,000 employees worldwide, promoting work‑life balance through hybrid working, flexible hours, and initiatives such as “WSP My Hour”. Benefits include health and wellbeing programmes, virtual GP access, Gymflex discounts, menopause support, and employee resource groups that foster inclusivity and belonging. The company also invests in professional development through training, mentoring and chartership support.

• Benefit from hybrid working (2 days remote), flexible “WSP My Hour”, part‑time options and additional leave.
• Access health & wellbeing programmes including virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and menopause support.
• Opportunities for training, mentoring and chartership to support career development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance