Principal Road Engineer

Overview

As Principal Engineer in WSP’s Roads team, you lead technical delivery across highway consultancy from feasibility to construction. You will manage multi-disciplinary inputs, liaise with clients to shape outcomes, and mentor others to maximise project impact. You’ll own fee proposals, budgets, and the delivery of robust design solutions while ensuring safety and quality standards. This role offers exposure to landmark projects and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• hybrid working policy
• inclusive culture
• Thrive health programme
• Virtual GP service
• gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical delivery of highway design and related services across project life-cycle
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs and ensure project alignment across scope, schedule and budget
• Act as project technical lead and reviewer, guiding junior staff and ensuring quality outputs
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets
• Develop and deliver design drawings, construction details, and bill of quantities; support tender packages
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental legislation, and internal QA processes
• Coordinate team resources and place the right people in the right roles
• Maintain strong client relationships, advise on technical and contractual matters

Key requirements

• Highway design and/or drainage experience across project life cycle
• Experience leading design disciplines (road, public transport, active travel, development)
• Experience with contract documents or administration/site supervision (Public Works Contracts)
• Proficiency in relevant software (Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS)
• Project management experience and change management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with substantial post-qualification experience
• Understanding of design codes (Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD) and drawings for contract documentation
• Experience with Designers Duties under CDM regulations

• Communication
• Client/stakeholder management
• Interpersonal skills
• Autodesk Civils 3D
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• InfoDrainage

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