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WSP USA Senior Engineer - Roads in Cardiff, United Kingdom
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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 Senior Engineer to join the Roads team based in Cardiff.
Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your technical skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.
In this role you will be responsible for:
You will:
Prepare of designs and specifications in accordance with Design Manual Roads Bridges (DMRB).
Develop designs using AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
Deliver work packages with scope to move up to managing schemes and multi-disciplinary teams.
Provide support to Project Managers within the design team in planning, programming, technical input to the pricing of project briefs, proposals, deliverables and cost estimation.
Be accountable for checking, certifying and authorising for issue designs, documents, approvals, and reports.
Manage graduate engineers and technicians to deliver work packages coordinating engineering resources.
Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.
Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent within a highway design role.
Working towards IEng or CEng status with a professional institute. Professional qualifications is advantageous.
Highways design experience in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM
Experience in delivery geometric designs using AutoDesk Civils 3D is advantageous.
An extensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures including the application of departures from standard.
NEC and/or Project Management experience is advantageous.
A passion for design and developing innovative solutions.
To demonstrate initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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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 also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.