Principal / Associate - Digital Infrastructure Design Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland are hiring for a Principal / Associate - Digital Infrastructure Design Engineer. This role leads infrastructure design schemes at discipline and multi-discipline levels using roadside infrastructure design experience. Collaboration with the team, client engagement, and leadership of design outputs are essential.

What you will do

• Lead infrastructure design schemes at discipline and multi-discipline levels (dependent on grade).
• Collaborate with the team, lead problem-solving efforts, provide support, and address any gaps as necessary.
• Be accountable for the quality of the outputs from the team, ensuring they meet high expectations.
• Maintain strong client engagement and navigate client needs in line with corporate responsibilities, escalating issues to senior staff when appropriate.

What we are looking for

A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and working towards professional registration with an accredited institute.

• Domain knowledge in a relevant industry, such as power, communications, electrical, electronics, and highway design.
• Lead design processes, including the use of design tools.
• Lead a team in delivering designs or schemes.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines and understand their basic principles.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and manage their expectations.
• Ability to act as lead engineer to take a scheme from inception to handover with the client.
• Motivate, develop and lead junior team members.
• Problem-solve and be self-motivated when undertaking tasks with minimal support.

About us / What’s in it for you

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With significant presence in the UK & Ireland, we offer opportunities across the region.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working; two days remote and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & belonging; diversity of backgrounds and experiences; employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing; Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, gym discounts, menopause support package.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

EEO / Disability statement

#WeAreWSP – We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident: we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments on request.