Engineer; Roads

WSP is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Engineer to join its Roads team in the London & South East region. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of projects across the region, from major strategic highways to local authority infrastructure schemes.

You will work alongside a talented team of professionals, ranging from early‑career engineers to established project managers. The role requires close collaboration with National Highways and local authority clients on projects that include active travel, digital design, strategic network improvements, maintenance, alignment, road safety and public realm work.

• Deliver road projects and services for Central Government Authorities, Local Authorities and other public/private sector clients.
• Support the Senior Engineer/Team Leader with the development of designs using Civil3D and AutoCAD.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including landowners, and update consultation management database systems.
• Guide, supervise and direct junior team members in technical and project management matters to ensure effective project delivery and support the technical/professional development of the team.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification within a highway design role.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status;
  Member of an appropriate Institution.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision, or as part of a larger delivery team on complex projects in a CAD/BIM environment.
• Adept in the use of AutoCAD, and a willingness to develop further in Civil3D/GIS and BIM.
• Experience of dealing with stakeholders, including landowners, and the ability to record all consultations.
• Accurate record keeping and excellent attention to detail.

• Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week with flexible office collaboration across the UK.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a virtual GP service, gym flex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
• Work‑life balance initiatives, such as the “WSP My Hour” for personal activity time and the option to take part‑time or flexible arrangements.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring and chartership support.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and a commitment to diversity, equity and belonging.

WSP is a Disability Confident leader and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require any workplace adjustments, please let us know in support of your application.

WSP is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and we provide support for any workplace adjustments required.