Senior Engineer; Roads

About the role

We will work alongside a team of early career professionals and established engineers and project managers across the Roads business, based in the London & South East region (Cambridge, London (Westferry Circus), Basingstoke, Guildford, Southampton).

Partner with National Highways on the SDF contract delivering highways‑based projects.

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D, PDS Signs, PDS Lines, Key Signs, Key Lines.
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Provide support to Project Managers with planning, programming, technical input for pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Be accountable for self‑checking and certifying designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
• Develop, support and mentor graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages and coordinate engineering resources.
• Mentor and upskill junior staff to develop professionally and progress toward professional qualifications.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute; professional qualifications advantageous.
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Experience complying with Designers Duties under CDM.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, PDS Signs, PDS Lines, Key Signs, Key Lines.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations, standards and procedures.
• NEC experience is advantageous.
• Passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy allowing two days from home and collaboration in modern offices.
• Inclusivity & belonging: support for diverse backgrounds, employee resource groups, inclusive culture.
• Health & wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” – one hour personal activity per day adjustable, part‑time and flexible working, additional leave, bank holiday entitlement options.
• Development: training, mentoring, Chartership opportunities.

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.