Utilities Engineer; Roads

Responsibilities

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing and supportive team, using your skills and expertise to help us maintain and improve the quality of our engineering outputs. You can expect your role to involve delivering:

• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners
• Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators)/ ICP (Independent Connection Provider) offerings would be beneficial.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time between them
• Knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Excellent communication skills are important to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
• AutoCAD / Civils 3D experience, or similar software, with 2D drawing and 3D modelling capability
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills

You will also:

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB)
• Support development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices
• Produce technical reports as required
• Undertake site visits to inform designs
• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams to measure carbon on our projects using WSP Future Ready programme, and to ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual and Local Transport Notes
• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions
• Proficiency in design and drafting tools like Civils3D/AutoCAD; additional skills in Bentely design software such as Open Roads Designer/Micro Station would be advantageous
• Familiarity with BIM environments such as Project Wise, Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), other Common Data Environments, CAD QA/QC processes, and collaborative digital delivery would also be beneficial
• An interest or capability in digital automation, data-driven design, or computational tools, including AI-assisted workflows, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar, is welcomed
• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as IEng, with demonstrable progress