Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Highways Engineer (Liveable Places) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

We are seeking a Principal engineer to join our Liveable Places team in London (Chancery Lane). The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced Principal Designer with a strong background in design management and project management, leading design delivery and implementation of sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects from inception to completion, primarily in London.

A Little More About Your Role… We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to landmark projects, manage design delivery, coordinate with disciplines, and lead sustainable transport/public realm initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design Management: Oversee the design process, manage the design team, coordinate with other departments, and ensure design work meets high standards, client requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Project Management: Plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources; ensure milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients and keep them informed of progress.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks and resolve issues effectively.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure design work meets quality standards and resolve issues promptly.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the design team to work efficiently.

Our services focus on innovative sustainable transport solutions, including business case preparation and design development for a range of projects, such as major public realm improvements in central London and cycling/active travel schemes.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in design management and project management.
• Holder of a relevant professional qualification (IENG or CEng) or close to obtaining one.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to report to senior level.
• Proven track record of leading design projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

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.

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance and hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, support a culture of inclusion, and provide employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, with options to adjust timing; part-time and flexible arrangements, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday usage.

Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.