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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years.
WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business.
This Senior or Principal Engineer role is based from our WSP Shrewsbury office, with flexible working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer within our team your role will be varied but will include overseeing complex highway schemes from conception through to delivery, and managing projects to meet timescales and budgets.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing complex highway schemes from conception through to delivery.
- Managing technical resources effectively to meet demanding timescales and budgets.
- Communicating effectively with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
- Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality requirements, including CDM 2015.
- Development and support of funding applications.
- BIM‑compliant preliminary and detailed design in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW).
- Preparation of NEC4 (ECC) contract documents and experience of contract administration.
- Developing effective relationships with wider WSP teams to draw on additional specialist resources as required.
Delivering highway projects using a structured, risk‑based approach.
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Your Team
You will be an integral part of a highly collaborative Shrewsbury‑based team of approximately 65 people. As part of our commissions, we work across multi‑asset teams, providing both individual and cross‑asset support to deliver projects ranging from major schemes to strategic planning for our clients.
Our contracts across Shropshire and Gloucestershire offer exciting opportunities to work on a wide range of infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on highway improvement and active travel schemes across multiple counties.
We offer excellent prospects for career development and progression and are looking for individuals who share our ambition to deliver high‑quality, fast‑paced outcomes for the communities of Shropshire and beyond.
Our offices are located in the historic market town of Shrewsbury, offering an excellent quality of life with independent shops, restaurants, and riverside walks along the River Severn. We support flexible working, combining home working with time spent in the office.
We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have
- Full membership of a relevant professional institution, with CEng or IEng status (or working towards)
- Experience in highway or infrastructure project delivery
- Evidence of leading the delivery of complex infrastructure projects
A commitment to working collaboratively and innovation.
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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. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
