Overview

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. The role supports the regional Development Team in Hertford, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure.

Role

You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and technical reports for masterplanning 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. Your role will involve:

• Providing day to day support in the delivery of concept studies / strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction drawing issue
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients
• Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time
• You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate
• Involvement in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals) and project management
• Being responsible, or actively engaged depending on experience, for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements

Our team works on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK. You will be helping deliver projects such as HS2 Curzon Street Station, Eden Project North, Greenwich Peninsula, HS2 Old Oak Common Station, Aston Villa, Bahrain International Sports City, and more.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Knowledge of, and experience in highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning, and a working knowledge of the Development Industry
• An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures, and an understanding of construction design stages and procedures
• The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings
• Knowledge of relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, and experience in preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals
• Aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability
• The ability to use or direct the use of relevant software including InfoDrainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS
• Experience liaising with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate approvals and agreements typically relating to development projects
• Knowledge of the legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents, adoption and contract procedures for sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments
• Knowledge of the financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects
• Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and nearing Chartership or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility

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.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  At WSP, work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to bring your whole, authentic self to work, and we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. Employee resource groups support this culture.
• Health & Wellbeing
  We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. We offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development
  We invest in development and training, including mentoring and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services