Digital Engineer; Roads

Overview

WSP is recruiting a Digital Engineer for the Roads team in Leeds, Newcastle, Stockton, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Perth. The role is open to engineers at various stages of their career and focuses on delivering high‑quality highway and infrastructure solutions.

• Design and deliver highway solutions, including access roads, haul roads, and local highway improvements.
• Apply digital automation, data‑driven design, and computational tools (e.g., AI‑assisted workflows, Python, C++, Dynamo) to improve delivery.
• Improve design efficiency, coordination, quality, and carbon performance through digital tools and automation.
• Reduce repetitive manual effort and improve data reliability via scripting, data pipelines, and model‑driven workflows.
• Collaborate with Project and Technical Delivery teams, supporting carbon measurement under WSP’s Future Ready programme.
• Develop and maintain reusable digital tools, scripts, templates, and documentation.
• Use Microsoft Azure and the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), alongside Python, to create integrated, data‑driven workflows.
• Support digital delivery within BIM and CDE environments (e.g., Project Wise, Autodesk Forma/ACC) in line with ISO 19650 and CAD QA/QC processes.
• Contribute to compliance with Health & Safety, environmental legislation, and in‑house quality assurance.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting digital engineering standards and best practice.
• Integrate emerging digital technologies (GIS, digital twins, IoT) into infrastructure project delivery where appropriate.

• Understanding of highway engineering principles.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes (Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority guidance).
• Experience with data handling in MS Excel or other data‑based systems.
• Strong communication skills for engagement with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives, and the public.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Hybrid working: work from home up to two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Inclusive culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Health & Wellbeing support via Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym flex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flexibility with personal time (“WSP My Hour”) and part‑time or flexible arrangements.
• Development and training opportunities including mentoring and chartership support.

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.