Location
Manchester or Liverpool offices, North West

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Principal Engineer to join the Roads team based in the North West. You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of highway consultancy services supporting clients through all stages of the project life-cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. This client-facing role requires a proven track record of delivering schemes in the local or national transport arena.

Your responsibilities will include managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity, and value; liaising with clients to develop strong trusted relationships, proactively managing expectations and providing comprehensive advice; undertaking project technical lead and reviewer roles; supporting others to maximise their contribution to project and team goals; preparing fee proposals and managing budgets; developing and delivering discrete and overall project solutions; leading and managing staff in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, and bill of quantities; supporting tender package preparation; ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in-house quality assurance standards; and actively participating in team resource coordination to ensure the right people are in the right roles.

Experience
Relevant knowledge and experience of highway design at various stages of the project life cycle.
Specific experience in road geometry, roundabouts, at-grade and grade separated junctions, inclusive active travel, highway drainage systems, road restraint systems, traffic sign and road marking design, and drainage systems is advantageous.
Demonstrable experience leading single or multiple design disciplines in relevant projects (road, public transport, active travel, public realm and/or private development).
Experience in contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
Ability to use, direct, and check design outputs created in relevant software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, and/or PDS.
Proactive management of change on tasks/projects with clear communication of potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.
Good communication, client/stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills are essential.

About you
Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience.
A thorough understanding and application of relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance.
Well versed in preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including application of departures from standard.
Experience complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Qualifications
Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status is required.
Extensive post professional qualification experience is essential.