WSP UK

Principal / Associate Engineer (Liveable Places)

Job Description

n today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Communities and Mobility business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/transportation-and-infrastructure

Responsibilities 

We are seeking a Principal Engineer or Associate to be based out of our London office.

• Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs
• Acting as Project Manager and Design Lead on a wide range of projects whilst helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Acting as a Line Manager for people in Liveable Places
• Significant traffic engineering experience with desirable experience in highway design, active travel design and public realm design.
• Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance
• Being responsible for the financial performance of projects
• Undertaking technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team
• Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team and our colleagues in the 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, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with Westminster City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Richmond Council, Croydon Council, Redbridge Council, West of England Combined Authorities 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.

Qualifications 

• A civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Obtained or working towards Chartered Engineer Professional status
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Traffic Engineering, active travel and highway design experience
• The ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.
• 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

How to Apply

Apply using this link - https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/requisitions/preview/56917/apply/email?keyword=liveable+places&lastSelectedFacet=LOCATIONS&mode=location&selectedLocationsFacet=300000000314964