Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer; Development

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Northeast England (Newcastle and Teesside), focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. You will work within a team supporting the production of designs, drawings and technical reports in support of planning applications and construction stage of projects. You will be active on several projects and client accounts, including multidisciplinary projects in energy, active travel, healthcare, education and more.

• SSE HVDC EPC Netherton Hub (NE Scotland)
• Aykley Heads Active Travel Design (N England)
• Middlesbrough Gresham Redevelopment (NE England)
• Catterick Integrated Care Campus (N England)
• National Grid, Great Grid Upgrade (Throughout England)
• PURE DC Data Centres (throughout Europe)

• Produce designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports.
• Develop masterplans, site appraisals and write reports supporting planning applications.
• Perform design calculations and construct drawings, applying Highway and Drainage design guidance.
• Use Civils 3D or PDS, Info Drainage, Water company design codes and UK sewerage sector guidance.
• Collaborate with senior and junior staff to produce designs, drawings and reports.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects across UK and Europe.

• University degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Chartered or approaching Chartered status.
• Strong post‑graduate experience in a civil engineering environment.
• Experience producing masterplans, site appraisals, planning reports and construction drawings.
• Proficiency in highway design and drainage principles, and application of Highways England/DMRB and local authority guidance.
• Experience with Civils 3D, PDS, Info Drainage and Water company related work.
• Familiarity with UK sewerage sector guidance, DMRB, local authority design guides.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with both senior and junior staff.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 72,800 people worldwide, we create positive impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all applicants.

WSP offers work‑life balance with hybrid working policy, inclusive culture, health & wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements and development 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.