Assistant Road Engineer

Job Description

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 road networks.

In partnership with National Highways and local authority clients, you will be involved in a diverse range of projects including active travel, digital design (including 3D modelling), strategic network improvements, major and minor maintenance, alignment, road safety and public realm. The role offers a varied workload, from major strategic highway projects such as Smart Motorways to small and medium local‑authority schemes.

• Prepare designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB)
• Develop designs using Civil3D and AutoCAD
• Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing smaller schemes
• Provide support to Senior Engineers within the design team in planning, programming and cost estimation
• Support development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices
• Produce technical reports as required

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
• A passion for design and developing innovative solutions

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.