Overview

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

WSP is looking for a Principal Engineer to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team to design and advise clients on the next generation technology that will build the transport systems that everyone else is talking about.

Responsibilities

• WSP is looking for a Principal Engineer, to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team to design and advise clients on the next generation technology that will build the transport systems that everyone else is talking about.
• WSP’s Tunnel Systems capability provides total end-to-end tunnel asset design and advisory services; transforming the integration of tunnel systems design and delivery, led by a safety-by-design philosophy and operations.
• Using your technical knowledge (mechanical & electrical systems, road tunnel operations, safety) and design experience you will help deliver prestigious new build and refurbishment tunnel systems projects across many industry sectors including road, rail and utilities in the UK and beyond for a growing client base including Local Authorities, National Highways and National Grid.
• Collaborating with other designers and WSP multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality output to meet the client’s expectations.

Qualifications

• 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 in applicable UK standards
• An understanding of tunnel operational procedures and practices
• Professional registration with an accredited institute preferred. However, if you are currently on a route to professional registration, then you will be fully supported through the provision of a mentor and Professional Registration Advisors to take you through the registration process and achieve the status of a Chartered Engineer
• A proven track record of working collaboratively with both internal and external partners on integrated highway technology projects
• Practical understanding of working with infrastructure design systems, which may include skills previously gained in Building Information Modelling systems, AutoCAD (or similar), ProjectWise and SharePoint.
• Ability to motivate, develop and lead junior members of the team, encouraging individual growth and performance.
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated when undertaking specific 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services