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.
A little more about your role…
Our office is in Exeter city centre. The South West has a wonderful variety of landscapes and activities to enjoy, and has good transport links to the rest of the country. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.
Reporting into the Highways Team Lead, you will provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the South West. We are passionate about supporting Local Authorities to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active Travel and caring about the future of mobility. This role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Communities and help support and steer its growth going forward.
The type of work we undertake is extremely varied but includes:
* Delivering projects which help safeguard the future of the local transport network.
* Taking your projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
* A varied workload from major highways improvements through to a diverse range of typical highway and traffic improvements.
No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to:
* Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs.
* Technical Design Lead and Project Management role to deliver projects which help safeguard the future of the local transport network.
* Act as a Line Manager for people in your Communities Highways team, as well as providing guidance and mentoring for junior staff.
* Prepare and review reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance.
* Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders.
* Construction supervision for delivery of schemes.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* A passion for working on projects that make a real difference to local communities.
* Experience and knowledge in the development of highway, traffic and civil engineering projects, especially those that promote sustainable and active travel modes.
* A proven ability to manage projects and individuals, to prioritise, achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.
* Good spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues.
* Ideally Chartered or Incorporated Professional but applicants with experience and working towards professional qualification will be considered.
* A civil engineering degree or equivalent.
* A full and clean driver’s licence is required.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
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.
Flex your time? For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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