Assistant Civil Engineer (Development) at Wsp in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

budget management

program delivery

technical standards

concept design

planning submissions

client liaison

Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).

Requirements

autocad

civil 3d

chartership

postgraduate

highway design

communication

The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
Written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client’s development proposal.
EIT Oxford

Benefits

Cambridge Eastern Access
A55 Route Study
You will be supported by the Cardiff team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
Major sports stadium (Aston Villa/Bristol City/Birmingham City/Twickenham)
Langley Sustainable Urban Extension

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

Articles

Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

Sustainability at WSP

WSP LinkedIn

Role

Description

budget management

program delivery

technical standards

concept design

planning submissions

client liaison

Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).

Requirements

autocad

civil 3d

chartership

postgraduate

highway design

communication

The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
Written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client’s development proposal.
EIT Oxford

Benefits

Cambridge Eastern Access
A55 Route Study
You will be supported by the Cardiff team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
Major sports stadium (Aston Villa/Bristol City/Birmingham City/Twickenham)
Langley Sustainable Urban Extension

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found