Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

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Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Birmingham, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. You will work within a team to lead and produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for masterplanning and in support of planning applications. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team. You will be involved in: Day to day project management in the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue. Taking financial responsibility for your projects and ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme and technical standards. Working on varied multi-disciplinary projects and client accounts, liaising with clients at a local and regional level. Direct line management, including mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver. Assisting in the preparation of proposals, and involvement in business development activities. Helping maintain the culture and positive working environment in the team. Our team works on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: HS2 Curzon Street Station, Birmingham Eden Project North Greenwich Peninsula HS2 Old Oak Common Station, London Aston Villa, Birmingham Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain. Smithfield Redevelopment, Birmingham Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation. Our vision is to be recognised as the strongest and best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence. We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction. We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include: Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies. Utilities, energy planning and coordination. Drainage, flood risk and SuDS. Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design. Strong post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment. The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings. A solid engineering foundation and an understanding of highway design and highway drainage principles (layout, etc.). Experience in using Civils 3D or PDS (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Highways England/DMRB and Local Authority design guidance. Experience in design of drainage using InfoDrainage and a background in Water Company related work inclusive of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, and to be well versed in the preparation of drawings for Contract Documents and requisite technical agreements. The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports is essential. 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing to create a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or belief, marital status, or maternity/paternity. As a 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.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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