Principal / Senior Engineer, Roads - Exeter

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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… 

This an opportunity to join our Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter, Devon.  

We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the South West. We are passionate about supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network. 

Our team is based in WSP’s vibrant city centre office alongside other teams from our diverse business, there is easy access to public transport links and city centre amenities. 

As a Principal or Senior Engineer you will play an important role in supporting senior members of the team to deliver projects, whilst also supporting junior members of the team to develop their skills and knowledge. We have a strong track record of working closely with our clients and this role will provide the opportunity for development and progression within your career. 

No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to, 

• Lead on Traffic Engineering projects, managing all aspects of delivery from technical order (TRO) production through to compliant placement of infrastructure signage 
• Be a Technical Design Lead and Project Manager to deliver projects which help safeguard the future of the local transport network. 
• Acting as a Line Manager for people in your Communities Highways team, as well as providing guidance and mentoring for junior staff 
• Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance 
• Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders. 
• Work directly with our clients to deliver their projects, collaboratively, on time, on budget and with consistency. 
• Construction supervision for delivery of schemes. 

 What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… 

• A passion for working on projects that make a real difference to local communities 
• Experience and knowledge in the development of highway, traffic and civil engineering projects, especially those that deliver sustainable and active travel benefits through the utilisation of moving and static highway restrictions. 
• A proven ability to manage projects and individuals, to prioritise, 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. The ability to manage stakeholders is a key requirement of this role. 
• Good working knowledge of the UK TSRDG 2016 and associated Traffic Act. This should include experience of the governance and approval procedures. 
• Ideally Chartered or Incorporated Professional but applicants with experience and working towards professional qualification will be considered. 
• Experience in the use of GIS mapping software products would be advantageous. 

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 different in communities both close to home and around the world.

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What’S In It For You?

Work-Life 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 bring 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.

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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.