Senior Highways Engineer

Senior Highways Engineer (Liveable Places) 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. A Little More About Your Role… Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects delivering liveable places and better sustainable transport routes in urban and rural settings; Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs whilst helping to grow and develop our work with them; Demonstrate traffic engineering or transport planning experience, desirably including traffic signals design and modelling; Prepare and review reports, drawings (using CAD), schedules and other documents in accordance with appropriate design standards, legislation and guidance including LTN 1/20, LTN 1/24, Traffic Signs Manual, MfS, MfS 2, DMRB and CDM 2015; Be responsible for the financial performance of projects; Undertake technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team; Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team, colleagues in our wider Transport team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… A civil engineering, transport engineering or transport planning degree; Membership of a relevant professional body; Chartered Engineer or Chartered Transport Planning Professional status; Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals; Proven track record in project management and financial control; Passion for mentoring and developing talent; Transport, traffic signals, road safety or highway engineering experience; Good spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues. WORK‑LOFT 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 bringing 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Part‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Professional Services Bristol, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr