Speculative Civil Infrastructure Engineers

Speculative Civil Infrastructure Engineers (Development)Join to apply for the Speculative Civil Infrastructure Engineers (Development) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.OverviewWhat 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.What we are looking forThe 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. We are seeking enthusiastic Development Infrastructure Engineers of all levels to provide support to the Development Infrastructure Team UK wide. The opportunity would involveWorking 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.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 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 balanceAt 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. We offer hybrid working with two days from home and opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.Inclusivity & BelongingWe 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.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, with tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP, with quick access to medical advice. We also provide workplace adjustments and a Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships) and menopause support.Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later in the day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPWe 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. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.Seniorities and EmploymentSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr