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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)
Lead civil engineering delivery for development projects: drainage, SuDS, highways, utilities.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will lead the day‑to‑day technical delivery of civil‑engineering consultancy, covering feasibility, concept, planning, detailed design and construction. You will provide expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks and utilities, act as Project Manager on multi‑disciplinary schemes, guide a team of technical staff and ensure projects are delivered on budget, on programme and to required quality standards. • Lead technical delivery of civil‑engineering consultancy across all project life‑cycle stages. • Provide specialist expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks and utilities. • Act as Project Manager on multi‑disciplinary projects and mentor junior staff. • Manage client and stakeholder relationships to meet budget, programme and quality targets. • Produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, design calculations and construction drawings. • Apply relevant design codes (Water UK, DMRB, Manual for Streets, SuDS Manual) and ensure compliance. • Utilise and oversee software tools such as Micro Drainage, Info Drainage and Civil 3D/PDS. • Coordinate with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to secure technical approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸micro drainage
- ▸info drainage
- ▸design calculations
- ▸project management
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have solid experience in highway design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessment and utility planning, with an awareness of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and construction stages. You should be proficient with design codes such as Water UK, DMRB, Manual for Streets and SuDS Manual, and comfortable using software like Micro Drainage, Info Drainage and Civil 3D. Experience liaising with clients, statutory bodies and authorities, and knowledge of legal, financial and contractual aspects of development projects are essential. You should be near chartered status (ICE) or possess equivalent commercial experience and be willing to become a supervising or delegated civil engineer. • Demonstrate knowledge of legal, planning, financial and contractual aspects of development projects. • Near completion of ICE chartered status or equivalent experience; willing to become a supervising civil engineer.
Requirements
- ▸ice chartered
- ▸highway design
- ▸drainage
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸legal knowledge
- ▸client liaison
Benefits
At WSP you can tap into a global platform, contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with leading experts, all while shaping a career uniquely yours. The company celebrates curiosity, new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering opportunities to do work that makes a real impact. WSP offers a hybrid working model with two days remote per week, flexible "WSP My Hour" for personal activities, and a range of wellbeing programmes including Virtual GP, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. The company promotes an inclusive culture with employee resource groups, supports work‑life balance, and invests in professional development through training, mentoring and chartership pathways. • Hybrid working model: two days remote and office collaboration. • Flexible "WSP My Hour" each day for personal activities. • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and support for diverse backgrounds. • Health and wellbeing benefits: Virtual GP, Gymflex discount, menopause support, Thrive programme. • Opportunities for training, mentoring and chartership development.
Work Environment
Hybrid