Overview

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

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 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design management and project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading design delivery and implementation of sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects from inception to completion primarily in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management: Oversee the design process, ensuring that all design work is completed to the highest standards and meets the client\'s requirements. This includes managing the design team, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that all design work is completed on time and within budget.
• Project Management: Manage the overall project, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ensure that all project milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that their needs are met and that they are kept informed of progress throughout the project.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with the project, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the design team, ensuring that they are working effectively and efficiently.

Our services have a strong focus on innovative sustainable transport solutions including the preparation of business cases and design development of a wide range of projects, such as the Major Public Realm Improvements in central London and various other cycling and 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 a professional qualification.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal and the ability to report to senior level.
• Proven track record of successfully 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.

Benefits and Working at WSP

Work-life balance. 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 & Belonging; Health & Wellbeing; Flex your time; Your development; #WeAreWSP. We are committed to supporting our people with Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, gym discounts, menopause support, flexible benefits, and development opportunities.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services