Overview

Principal Civil Engineer - Rail Infrastructure role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join our Rail Civil Engineering team with opportunities in Leeds, Manchester or London. The role offers progression towards CRE and broader CRE capabilities, along with mentoring and development opportunities within a growing team.

Responsibilities

Join and contribute to the Rail Civil Engineering team based in Leeds, Manchester or London.

Progress towards Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) or enhance CRE capabilities.

Support team growth through bidding, line management and business improvement activities.

Develop technical outputs to high standards in line with WSP’s quality management system.

Resolve technical civil engineering issues and supervise production of drawings, reports and specifications with Engineers and Technicians to programme.

Scope and supervise surveys; undertake design calculations, risk assessments and related deliverables with support from teammates.

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare regulations and promote WSP’s SHEW culture.

Your Team

Opportunity for growth in a small / growing team with career progression and involvement in bid opportunities.

Provide technical support to projects and mentor the design team to achieve deliverables for clients including Network Rail, Contractors, Developers & HS2.

Engage in technical, management and business activities with strong development opportunities.

Mentored CRE responsibilities on Rail projects and potential CRE/CEM roles depending on experience; work in a multidisciplinary environment in a Common Data Environment (CDE).

Possible line management responsibilities and coaching of junior staff, reporting to the line manager.

Required Demonstration

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject accredited by the Engineering Council.

Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or nearing Chartered status.

Experience delivering and managing all stages of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from studies to detailed design.

Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines (e.g., Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British/European Standards, Eurocodes, Codes of Practice).

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance with hybrid working (two days from home) and collaboration across UK offices. Inclusive and welcoming culture with employee resource groups. Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts and menopause support. Flexible working options, part-time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday flexibility. Development-focused environment with training, mentoring and Chartership support. Our global team of 69,000+ employees work to create positive, long-lasting impacts in communities.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds. As a Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments if required.

Seniorities & Employment

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services

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