Senior/Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

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.

As a Senior/Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development), you will lead day-to-day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services to support clients through all stages of the project life-cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction.

You will provide technical expertise in drainage, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks, and utilities to all types of land, property, and infrastructure development projects across all sectors and clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership on several varied multi-disciplinary projects acting as Project Manager where required.
• Support a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Engage in high-profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team collaboration, and project management.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, on programme, and to the required quality for technical and legal compliance.

The Development Team is a well-established and high-performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit, which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of, and experience in highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning, as well as a working knowledge of the Development Industry.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, SuDS Manual.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals, and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory, and local authorities.
• Written and spoken communication skills and awareness of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and nearing Chartership or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on landmark projects and contribute to making a positive impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.