Speculative Civil Infrastructure Engineers

OverviewSpeculative Civil Infrastructure Engineers (Development) – WSP in the UK & Ireland. The Development Infrastructure department specialises in providing high level advice and design to public and private sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Earthworks and Service Co-ordination on Public Sector works, Residential Developments, Business Parks, Retail, Industrial and Commercial Developments.ResponsibilitiesWorking within a team to produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for masterplanning and to support planning applications. You can expect to be active on a number of projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to an Associate Director.Working as a design engineer working within teams to produce designs and drawings to support planning applications and construction.Working on a number of projects and client accounts, liaising with clients at a local and national level.Mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver.Day to day project management support in the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.What we will be looking for you to demonstrateA civil engineering degree and be approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design.You will have post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.Experience in producing masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.You will have a knowledge of and ability to deliver highway design, highway drainage principles (layout, parameters, etc.), surface water and foul drainage designs.Experience in the use of Windes drainage software and PDS or Civils 3D modelling software together with experience in applying Highways England and Local Authority design guidance.The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports.Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as DMRB, Local Authority Highway and Water Authority Design Guides and be well versed in the preparation of drawings for S38 and S278 Highway Agreements as well as S106 Drainage Agreements.A Consultancy or Development background with a balance of private and public sector work.You will contribute to the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.You will have proven experience and an interest in helping the junior members of the team in producing designs.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.What’s in it for youWork-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, and promote diversity and inclusion. Employee resource groups support this culture.Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme of up to 40% off gym memberships; menopause support package.Flex your time: WSP My Hour – take one hour each day for personal activities with flexible time offsets; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use bank holidays to suit you.Your development: Training, mentoring, or Chartership opportunities.#WeAreWSP: Our commitment to equal opportunity and disability inclusion (we interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request).About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international brainpower.We are Disability Confident and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr