Principal / Associate Highway Engineer at Wsp in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design approval

site supervision

resource coordination

client collaboration

budget delivery

highway design

Be responsible for checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
Mentoring and developing more junior staff; helping them to develop professionally and to progress their careers.
On ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision, monitoring Contractor’s compliance with the contract and ensuring works are in line with the works Information.
Coordinate engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages for our client.
Work collaboratively with client, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
Being responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
Leading on the development of highway designs on multi-disciplinary projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.

Requirements

civils 3d

openroads

highway design

civil degree

chartered

cdm

Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design role.
Knowledge and experience of highway design on multi-disciplinary projects and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in specialisms including: road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
Being active on a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects at any given time.
Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
Chartered Engineer preferred, or working towards IEng or CEng status with a relevant professional institute.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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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.

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Role

Description

design approval

site supervision

resource coordination

client collaboration

budget delivery

highway design

Be responsible for checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
Mentoring and developing more junior staff; helping them to develop professionally and to progress their careers.
On ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision, monitoring Contractor’s compliance with the contract and ensuring works are in line with the works Information.
Coordinate engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages for our client.
Work collaboratively with client, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
Being responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
Leading on the development of highway designs on multi-disciplinary projects through all stages of the project life cycle.
Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.

Requirements

civils 3d

openroads

highway design

civil degree

chartered

cdm

Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.
The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design role.
Knowledge and experience of highway design on multi-disciplinary projects and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in specialisms including: road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
Being active on a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects at any given time.
Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
Chartered Engineer preferred, or working towards IEng or CEng status with a relevant professional institute.

Benefits

Information not given or found

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