Road Engineer

About the Role

You'll be working alongside a host of talented people ranging from early‑career professionals to established engineers and project managers across the Roads business to improve local and strategic networks, based in the London & South East region (Cambridge, London (Westferry Circus), Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton offices). Working in partnership with National Highways on our exciting and fast‑paced SDF contract, you will be part of a team delivering Highway‑based projects.

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Civil3D, PDS Signs, PDS Lines, Key Signs and Key Lines.
• Deliver work packages and manage schemes and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Support Project Managers in planning, programming, technical input, pricing, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
• Be accountable for self‑checking and certifying designs, documents, approvals and reports.
• Coordinate engineering resources with graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages.
• Collaborate with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver schemes/projects.
• Mentor and upskill junior staff, helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a highway design role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute; professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Experience complying with Designers Duties under CDM.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, PDS Signs, PDS Lines, Key Signs and Key Lines.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations, standards and procedures.
• NEC experience is advantageous.
• Passion for design and innovative solutions.
• Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.

Hybrid working policy allowing work from home two days a week. Flexible working arrangements, time‑off flexibility, health & wellbeing programmes including virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support package, and the “WSP My Hour” allowing one hour daily for personal activities.

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.