Senior Road Engineer

Job Description

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Roads Engineer to join the Roads team based in Scotland. The team delivers highways consultancy services to support clients through all stages of the project life‑cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. The position is within the Performance Audit Group (PAG) – an independent private sector organisation employed by Transport Scotland that monitors the performance of the Operating Companies.

This role involves undertaking on‑site and office auditing, monitoring, assessment and verification of measured quantities and technical compliance with contracts, processes and standards.

• Review, audit and monitor on‑site works and associated records and report on compliance with contract documentation and good working practices.
• Review, audit and monitor on‑site works and associated records and report on the veracity of supplier requests for payments.
• Review, audit and monitor on‑site works and associated records and provide information for the Employer's responses to disputed contractual issues.
• Be fully conversant with and understand the relevant supplier contracts.

• Incorporated Engineer or Graduate Engineer with significant experience;
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent with comprehensive experience.
• An individual with extensive relevant experience; specified level of experience in both on‑site and office assessment and verification of measured quantities and compliance with contracts, processes and standards; demonstrable knowledge of maintenance and construction works associated with the construction, management and maintenance of a roads network.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: support for a diverse range of backgrounds, employee resource groups, and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
• Your development: training, 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.