Senior Highways Engineer

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSP Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year
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.

YOUR TEAM

Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, West Berkshire Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, West of England Combined Authorities, Devon County Council, National Highways, Westminster City Council and many, many more.

The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country with over 200 staff currently making up the team, with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.

We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.

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.

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.

  • Highways Design Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aldwych Consulting Ltd Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    Highways Engineer - London (Farringdon)Salary:Competitive (based on experience) + Excellent Benefits + Performance BonusFlexible/Hybrid Working AvailableWant to work on brilliant projects with a team of top-class engineers?An exciting opportunity has arisen for aHighways Engineerto join one of London's leading independent transport consultancies, renowned...

  • Highways Structural Engineer

    6 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Panoramic Associates Full time £50,000 - £70,000 per year

    Join Our Client as a Skilled Structural Engineer - Contract OpportunityOrganisation OverviewOur Client operates within the infrastructure and civil engineering sector, delivering vital public works and transportation projects. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable solutions, they foster a dynamic work environment that...

  • Senior Highways Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSP Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

    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...

  • Senior Highways Engineer

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Hounslow Full time

    Salary£52,194 - £55,323 per annum.PackageFixed term / Secondment until 31st March 2028, Full - time, 36 hours per week.Job category/typeHighwaysDate posted20/10/2025Job referenceR0007086About us at HounslowWe'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all...

  • Engineer Highways Licensing

    6 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

    Keep our streets safe, accessible and well-managed by coordinating essential works across our borough.As an Engineer, Highways Licensing, you'll play a vital role in protecting and maintaining Kensington and Chelsea's public roads. From vehicle crossovers and scaffolding to street works and events, you'll make sure everything that happens on our highways...

  • Senior Highways Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom 3120d9f8-c806-4f44-99d7-11b56abfdb26 Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

    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...

  • Senior Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Highways Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

    DescriptionAbout the job.We're thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team within the Business Services Directorate. This is much more than just a job—it's the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement across the organisation. Step into a position where your...

  • Senior Procurement Manager

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

    About the job.We're thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team within the Business Services Directorate. This is much more than just a job-it's the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement across the organisation. Step into a position where your regulated...

  • Senior Engineer

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Full time £43,545 - £62,451 per year

    Job TitleSenior Engineer (x2 vacancies)Salary Range£43,545 - £62,451 paFull Time, PermanentLocationFrogmore Complex, Wandsworth, SW18 1EYObjective of roleAre you an ambitious and talented civil engineer seeking to take the next step in your career?Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have an exciting opportunities for 2 Senior Engineers within the Traffic and...

  • Graduate - Electrical Engineering

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Highways Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

    Electrical Engineering GraduateSalary:£30,000Programme start date:September 2026Location:BedfordConnect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.Ready to kick off your career and help power the roads of tomorrow? Join our three-yearElectrical Engineering Graduate Programmeand work towards becoming aChartered Engineer, while gaining...