We are seeking a Principal engineer to join our Liveable Places team in London (Chancery Lane). The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced Principal Designer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design management and project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading design delivery and implementation of sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects from inception to completion primarily in London.
Key Responsibilities
Design Management: Oversee the design process, ensuring that all design work is completed to the highest standards and meets the client's requirements. This includes managing the design team, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that all design work is completed on time and within budget. Project Management: Manage the overall project, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ensure that all project milestones are met and that the project is completed on time and within budget. Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that their needs are met and that they are kept informed of progress throughout the project. Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with the project, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and that any issues are resolved quickly and effectively. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the design team, ensuring that they are working effectively and efficiently.Our services have a strong focus on innovative sustainable transport solutions including the preparation of business cases and design development of a wide range of projects, such as the Major Public Realm Improvements in central London and various others cycling and active travel schemes.
A Typical week would include:
Preparation of highways designs for construction projects and coordinating with other disciplines input into the design Design includes drawings, design details, specifications, bill of quantities and design calculations Attendance at client and internal progress meetings and maintaining actions trackers Liaison with discipline leads and preparing updates to scheme programmes ensuring inter-dependencies and programme logic are applied Implementing the correct QA//QM procedures for projects, assisting with the completion of Project Execution Plans and to carry out any actions as a result Maintaining project commercial risk registers Supporting the preparation of design H&S risk management plans and schedules Coordinating inputs from technical disciplines and ensuring that project information is disseminated throughout the teams Coordinating technical decision logs Overseeing the preparation of fee proposals and change control documents Compilation of task assignment documents and arranging internal approvals Supporting the management of internal processes for financial reporting including forecasting Preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for site surveys and participating in site visits as required Taking ownership of updating project plans and managing document control using SharePoint Planning and delivery of project deliverables and milestones Raising orders for supply chain partners’ technical supportSupporting in management of Key Performance Indicators
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience in design management and project management. Holder of a relevant professional qualification (IENG of CENg) or close to obtaining a professional qualification. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal and the ability to report to senior level. Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from inception to completion. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, traffic engineering, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with Westminster City Council, West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, Leeds City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Richmond Council, Croydon Council, Redbridge Council, Wirral Council, Sefton Council, Liverpool City Council, West of England Combined Authorities, National Highways and many, many more.
The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country with over 200 staff, currently making up the team with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.
We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.
A little more about your role…We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior or Principal Engineer to join the Liveable Places Traffic Signal Design team, ideally based in our Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow or Southampton offices but other locations around WSP UK offices also considered. You will be leading day to day technical delivery of highway consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life-cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, construction and post commissioning support. This role will be client facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena. The role will involve:
Utilising technical expertise in traffic signals or traffic engineering to develop designs, supervise, train, check and approve work undertaken by junior colleagues Managing traffic signal projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value. Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them. Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals. Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects. Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions. Lead and manage junior staff members in the delivery of traffic signal design packages, including design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, controller configurations, MOVA datasets, FAT/SAT etc. Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes. Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and pitting the right people in the right roles.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
Relevant knowledge and experience of traffic signal design at various stages of the project life cycle, including local transport modelling using software such as LinSig & controller configuration TR2500 forms. Specific experience in SCOOT and MOVA design, implementation and validation is advantageous. Demonstratable experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines of in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development). Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant software’s including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D & KeySignals. Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality. Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential. Working towards or having achieved Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer is advantageous. A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard. Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. We are looking for an Associate Director with a preference to be based out of our Southampton office, who can:
Support our Regional lead for the South, along with the wider Liveable Places team and WSP with leadership and business development; Work directly with our clients to achieve their sustainable transport needs whilst helping to grow and develop our work with them; Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects delivering liveable places and better sustainable transport routes in urban and rural settings; Demonstrate significant traffic engineering experience, desirably including traffic signals design and modelling; Be responsible for the financial performance of projects; Undertake technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team; Work collaboratively with the Liveable Places team, colleagues in our wider Mobility team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives.YOUR TEAM
Liveable Places work with a wide range of local authority & private clients from across the UK to help them achieve their place making ambitions. We deliver a wide range of schemes from concept to delivery that include public realm, traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian / traffic modelling, active travel, and parking. We have had recent key successes with West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, West Berkshire Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, West of England Combined Authorities, Devon County Council, National Highways, Westminster City Council and many, many more.
The Liveable Places team is based in offices across the country with over 200 staff currently making up the team, with further growth planned. We enjoy our work and are exceptionally enthusiastic people who are great at what we do. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop in your career through exposure to a wide variety of experiences.
We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Liveable Places and help support and steer its growth going forward.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
A civil engineering, transport engineering or transport planning degree; Membership of a relevant professional body; Chartered Engineer or Chartered Transport Planning Professional status; Proven ability to lead and manage project teams and individuals; Proven track record in project management and financial control; Passion for mentoring and developing talent; Transport, traffic signals, road safety or highway engineering experience; 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.Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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.