Senior Engineer (Roads)
Wsp
Senior civil engineer designing highways and overseeing projects in Leeds.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
resource coordination
design review
highway design
site supervision
cost estimation
change management
- Coordinate engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages for our clients.
- Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
- Be responsible for checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
- On ad hoc basis, support our projects with site supervision, monitoring Contractor’s compliance with the Contract and ensuring works are inline with the Works Information.
- Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
- Supporting the development of highway designs for a diverse range of sectors, clients and 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.
- You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of the team’s internal knowledge base. Mentors and upskills junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
- Being responsible, or actively engaged depending on experience, for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
What you bring
civils 3d
openroads
civil engineering
highway design
cdm
ieng
- The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.
- A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
- 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.
- Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design and/or drainage systems at various stages of the project life cycle. Specific experience in the following areas is advantageous: road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design.
- A passion for design and developing innovative solutions, demonstrating initiative and ingenuity to solve engineering problems.
- Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.
- Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute. Professional qualifications are advantageous.
- Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time.
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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.
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.
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
- No DEI content per instruction.
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