Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects and connect with leading experts in civil engineering. As a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer within the Development team, you will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services throughout all project stages, from feasibility and concept design to planning, detailed design, and construction. Your expertise will cover drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks, and utilities across a variety of land, property, and infrastructure development projects.

You will provide project leadership, acting as Project Manager where required, and support a team of experienced and developing technical staff by offering guidance and mentorship. Your role will involve high-profile client engagement, stakeholder management, collaboration with internal and external multidisciplinary design teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and compliance standards.

The Development team is a well-established, high-performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit, focused on delivering projects from initial land acquisition and planning support through to scheme implementation. The team works with public and private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, architects, government bodies, and local authorities to promote and manage sustainable development.

Key multi-disciplinary services you will help deliver include drainage, flood risk and SuDS design, civil engineering and highways design, earthworks strategies, utilities and energy planning, site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.

About WSP
WSP is a leading global engineering and professional services firm with over 72,800 passionate people worldwide. We are committed to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Our UK and Ireland team of over 9,000 professionals is dedicated to local communities while benefiting from international expertise.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a supportive work-life balance with hybrid working options, inclusive culture, comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including virtual GP services and menopause support, flexible working arrangements, and strong development opportunities including training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

Join a close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Apply today to shape a better future for yourself and the communities we serve.

Experience
- Proven knowledge and experience in highway design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, utility design and planning within the development sector.
- Experience producing infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and construction drawings.
- Familiarity with relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, and SuDS Manual.
- Competence in using or directing the use of software including Micro Drainage, Info Drainage, Civils 3D, and/or PDS.
- Experience liaising with clients, co-professionals, design teams, and statutory authorities to secure technical approvals and statutory agreements.
- Understanding of legal, planning, design, technical consents, adoption, and contract procedures related to sewers, SuDS, highways, and utilities.
- Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering projects of varying sizes.
- Postgraduate or equivalent experience, nearing ICE Chartership or possessing equivalent commercial experience and responsibility.

About you
- Confident leader willing to support and develop junior team members, including becoming an ICE Supervising or Delegated Civil Engineer (SCE/DE).
- Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
- Committed to sustainable development and continuous professional improvement.
- Adaptable and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications
- Relevant civil engineering degree or equivalent.
- Progress towards or achievement of ICE Chartership preferred.
- Willingness to undertake further professional development and training as required.