Assistant Road Engineer

Job Description

WSP is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Engineer to join our Roads team in the Guildford office. You will collaborate with early‑career professionals, established engineers, project managers and partners such as National Grid, National Highways, local authorities and East West Rail.

The role offers a varied workload, from major motorway improvement projects to small local authority schemes. You will work with National Grid, National Highways, Local Authority clients, and other partners on projects that include active travel, digital design (including 3D modelling), strategic network improvements, maintenance, alignment, road safety and public realm.

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using Civil3D and AutoCAD.
• Deliver work packages and manage smaller schemes.
• Support senior engineers in planning, programming and cost estimation.
• 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 using the WSP Future Ready programme.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and internal quality assurance.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Highways design experience in accordance with DMRB, TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual and Local Transport Notes.
• Passion for design and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Civil3D/AutoCAD; knowledge of Road Builder software such as Open Roads Designer/Micro Station is an advantage.
• Familiarity with BIM environments such as Project Wise, Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), other Common Data Environments and CAD QA/QC processes.
• Interest or capability in digital automation, data‑driven design or computational tools such as Python, C++, Dynamo or similar.
• Attained or working toward professional qualifications such as IEng, with demonstrable progress.

• Hybrid working policy – up to two days a week from home.
• Work‑life balance initiatives including WSP My Hour, part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave options.
• Health & wellbeing programmes:
  Thrive, Virtual GP, Gymflex, menopause support package.

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. As a Disability Confident leader we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments.