Overview

Senior/ Principal Engineer - Tunnel Systems role at WSP.

What you will do

• Join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team to design and advise clients on next-generation technology for transport systems.
• WSP’s Tunnel Systems capability provides end-to-end tunnel asset design and advisory services, transforming the integration of tunnel systems design and delivery with a safety-by-design philosophy and operations.
• Using your technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, road tunnel operations and safety, you will help deliver new build and refurbishment tunnel systems projects across road, rail and utilities in the UK and beyond for clients including Local Authorities, National Highways and National Grid.
• Collaborate with other designers and WSP multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs that meet the client’s expectations.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A proven technical capability in the design, operation or delivery of tunnel systems including electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, communications, and control systems.
• Experience of working to applicable UK standards.
• An understanding of tunnel operational procedures and practices.
• Professional registration with an accredited institute preferred; if you are on a route to professional registration, you will be supported through a mentor and Professional Registration Advisors to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
• A proven track record of working collaboratively with internal and external partners on integrated highway technology projects.
• Practical understanding of infrastructure design systems, including BIM, AutoCAD (or similar), ProjectWise and SharePoint.
• Ability to motivate, develop and lead junior team members.
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated when undertaking tasks.

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.

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, 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 collaborating in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, celebrating integrity and treating people with respect in an inclusive culture. We have employee resource groups to promote inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: We support our people through Thrive, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships), and menopause support.

Flex your time: The WSP My Hour policy allows one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, optional leave purchases, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility are available.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively 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. 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services