Associate Civil Infrastructure Engineer; Development

Associate Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

WSP in the UK & Ireland – a leading engineering and professional services firm.

• Technical leadership of a variety of civil engineering design projects both in the UK and overseas
• Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects, undertaking project reviews to optimise solutions and coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs
• Managing resources at project level and managing people within the local team
• Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects
• Leading a culture of technical review and challenge
• Developing client relationships and helping them achieve sustainable and future‑proof developments
• Leading and contributing to tenders / bids
• Supervision and mentoring of junior members of the team
• Supporting the regional and local office leads, along with the wider Development team and WSP leadership & business development
• Working collaboratively with the Development team and the wider Planning and Development team to achieve organisational aims and objectives

• A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification with experience in managing development projects
• Chartered/Incorporated professional qualification (desirable)
• Broad range of project experience within civil engineering and multi‑disciplinary projects, including drainage, utilities and highway engineering
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Commercial and strategic capability with demonstrable new business development experience
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders, fostering open dialogue and feedback

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland. We are committed to creating positive, long‑lasting impacts through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

• Hybrid working policy – work from home up to two days a week and collaborate across modern UK offices
• Work‑life balance and flexibility, including the "WSP My Hour" for personal activities
• Health & wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, gym flex, and menopause support
• Career development – training, mentoring, chartership opportunities

Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy. 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.