Associate; Roads

Associate (Roads) – Road Design Associate Role at WSP, UK & Ireland

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Associate to join the Roads team based in the London & South East region (London, Basingstoke, Guildford, Southampton).

As an Associate, you will provide technical leadership to design teams, deliver high-quality design within time and budget, mentor junior staff, and support business development. Deliverables include design drawings, specifications, and tender packages.

• Oversee multi-disciplinary projects of varying scale, manage budgets and financial performance.
• Develop strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• Perform technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Roads team and wider Transport & Infrastructure business.
• Leverage technical ability to support team members' performance.
• Lead and manage staff in production of design drawings, construction details, specs, BOQ, tender prep.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental legislation, internal QA processes.
• Coordinate team resources, support setup of teams.
• Support the London & South East Regional Director with leadership and business development.

• Broad project experience within civil engineering, focusing on highways and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer, Info Drainage, PDS.
• Capability to lead and inspire change, drive innovation.
• Commercial and strategic, track record in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Strong change management and communication skills.
• Influential client/stakeholder management.
• UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Lead design disciplines on road, transport, active travel, or developments.
• Contract administration experience with Public Works Contracts.
• Expert client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or ICES with post‑professional qualification.
• Deep knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, local authority guidance, etc.
• Compliance with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

• Hybrid working policy – two days work-from-home.
• Inclusive culture – diverse backgrounds, employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, gym discounts, menopause support.
• Flexible working – part‑time, buy extra leave, bank holiday options.
• Development – training, mentoring, chartership support.
• Work‑life balance – “WSP My Hour”, leave flexibility.

Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitable qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, marital status, pregnancy. We are a Disability Confident leader and will interview disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as needed.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level;

Employment type:

Full‑time.

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