In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our ROADs business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Roads and highways | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/roads-and-highways)

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

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.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

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.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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. 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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

• Take a lead role in the delivery of Highways Infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on highway drainage and flooding, ensuring quality and timely delivery are at the forefront.

• Ensure successful technical delivery of projects is met.

• Ensure they are fully conversant with company requirements and in sound project management.

• Assist in the development of links with other areas of the business to maximise Highways Infrastructure opportunities.

• Be vigilant in ensuring that financial outcomes are achieved or exceeded for those projects managed by the Team Leader through sound business and financial management.

• Take a proactive approach to the reporting and mitigation of matters which present a risk to the achievement of successful delivery of projects.

• Assist the Traffic Engineering Team for North East with the development of business relating to highway and flood/drainage activities in the Region.

• Assist in the management, development and coaching of staff within the team to achieve high levels of performance

• Have Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

• Have as a minimum ICE Incorporated Engineer status (IEng) or be committed to achieve this within 12 months of appointment. Ideally the candidate would be Chartered Status through ICE or CIHT.

• Be experienced user of Windes drainage modelling design software and Highway Alignment design software (eg 3D Civils or MX).

• Be experienced in working with Developers and Local/Water Authorities on Highway/Drainage adoption and approval processes.

• Carry out the Project Management role to lead on the successful delivery a range of projects. This will include responsibility for programming (using Mirosoft Project), resource management and team building.

• Be AutoCAD proficient and experienced in overall highway/drainage design and detailing requirements.

• Have a good working knowledge of DMRB and current drainage design standards and procedures.

• Have excellent working knowledge of NEC3 contract development and administration/delivery.