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- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
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- Civil engineering
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Senior Highways Engineer

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Exeter

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Flexitime
Work from home
Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

Engineering
Civil 3D
Autodesk

Full job description

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.

About the role...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Highways Engineer to join our Local Government team based in Exeter or Taunton. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team delivering a wide range of significant highways, bridges, and infrastructure projects across the County for several Local Authority clients in the region.

Based in WSP’s Exeter or Taunton offices you will work within a team of established professionals with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management of highways related construction in the county. You will be further supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high quality services.

Working closely with the Principal Highways Engineer, and our wider multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of projects; contributing your expertise to ensure high-quality, efficient, and innovative design solutions. You will also support the development of our growing Highway Engineering design capability in Exeter.

This is an excellent time to join WSP in the southwest, with a major programme of transport and infrastructure improvements on the horizon. As a Senior Highways Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

Developing highway designs on multi-disciplinary projects through various stages of the project lifecycle.
Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget, technical standards, and legal requirements.
Providing guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians, contributing to their professional development.
Assisting Project Managers with planning, programming, technical input, pricing of project briefs, proposals, and cost estimation.
Preparing and reviewing design documentation, drawings, reports, and technical submissions.
Working across a portfolio of varied multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously.
Coordinating with engineering and technician resources to deliver work packages effectively.
Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Supporting site-based activities on an ad hoc basis, including supervision and monitoring contractor compliance with contract requirements.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

A passion for design and a drive to develop innovative, practical engineering solutions.
A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience within a highway design environment.
Chartered Engineer preferred or working towards IEng or CEng status with a relevant professional institution.
Experience in multidisciplinary highway design across different project stages.
Technical knowledge in areas such as road geometry, junction design, active travel schemes, drainage systems, road restraint systems, and traffic signs/road markings.
Familiarity with relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and Local Authority guidance, including experience preparing drawings for Technical Approvals and Departures from Standards.
Proficiency in relevant design software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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 69,000 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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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 our 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.

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