Roads Technician

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our expanding Roads business in Belfast. The successful candidate will carry out Private Streets Inspections for the Department for Infrastructure in the Belfast area.

Your role will involve:

• Overseeing/watching brief and Inspection duties on three types of site:
  Private Streets sites (including inactive sites as reported by the PS Database), Article 3(4c) sites, and Licensed sites (relating to planning applications).
• Inspection of materials, construction methods and layout, both vertical and horizontal, (including signing and lining) to ensure that they are in accordance with the determined drawing and the Construction Regulations.
• Inspections for bond reductions and preliminary adoption (including the production of snagging lists and recommendations for reductions).
• Liaison with developers/builders, liaison with appointed engineers on 3(4c) and licensed sites, attending site meetings, identification and notification of potential problems to the developer/builder, line manager and/or DC as appropriate.
• Collation of paperwork for bond reductions and adoptions.
• Preparation of bond estimates.
• Liaison with Utilities (NIW) and potential supervision duties.
• Management of inspection records/files and regular update of backlog sites spreadsheet.
• Updating Private Streets Database.

• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD.
• Level 4 qualification (or above) in a STEM based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.
• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as Eng Tech, with demonstrable progress.
• An understanding of highway engineering principles, including design techniques, standards, and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge to small-scale projects or a limited number of moderately complex projects.
• Experience of data handling with MS Excel and/or other data-based systems.
• Good communication skills dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
• Good organisational skills and an attention to detail.

Work‑life balance, Inclusivity & Belonging, Health & Wellbeing, Flex your time, Your development.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.