Overview

WSP Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Associate Highways Engineer (Liveable Places) role based in the Manchester area with WSP. This is a contract for an experienced professional to join the Liveable Places team and contribute to a range of projects from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional lead for the North, along with the wider Liveable Places team and WSP with leadership and business development
• Work directly with clients to achieve sustainable transport outcomes
• Act as Project Manager on a wide range of projects while helping to grow and develop our work with clients
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance
• Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables within the team
• Collaborate with the Liveable Places team and colleagues in the wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve aims and objectives

Qualifications & Requirements

• A civil engineering degree, transport planning degree or equivalent
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Knowledge of current transport policy and standards
• Proven ability to support winning public sector work and grow opportunities in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals
• Proven track record in project management and financial control
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent
• Experience in transport, road safety, parking and traffic engineering
• Good spoken and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with public sector officials, the public and senior colleagues

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With offices across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance
We understand that work is one aspect of life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups to support this.

Health & Wellbeing
We support health and wellbeing through the Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to medical advice, and we offer reasonable workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support.

Flexible working
WSP My Hour allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time as needed. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and bank holiday usage are available.

Your development
We invest in development and training, including mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

EEO Statement
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 and can arrange workplace adjustments on request.