Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer

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Job Description

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 Intelligent Infrastructure (I&I) business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Intelligent Infrastructure services (I&I) | WSP

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• WSP is looking for Infrastructure Design Engineers at a range of grades, depending on experience, to join our industry-leading Intelligent Infrastructure team to design the next generation technology that will build the transport systems that everyone else is talking about.
• You will contribute to the capability of our Technology Infrastructure Design team, which designs electrical, electronic and communications infrastructure at telecommunications sites and at the roadside for government and civil engineering clients.

YOUR TEAM

Being part of a team utilising your previous experience and knowledge in designing technology roadside infrastructure.

• Undertaking design processes, including the use of design tools.
• Working with and leading colleagues as part of a team developing design processes and digital design techniques.
• Collaborating with other designers and WSP multi discipline teams to deliver high quality output to meet the client's expectations.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Experience of design standards in UK roads technology design.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with clients and manage their expectations.
• Ability to undertake the role of engineer to successfully take a scheme from inception to handover with the client. This involves the management of tasks through the programme, reporting and understand the financial spend (forecasts and actuals to date), leadership of colleagues assigned to the scheme and management of daily activities.
• Ability to motivate, develop and lead junior members of the team, encouraging individual growth and performance.
• Practical understanding of working with infrastructure design systems, which may include skills previously gained in Building Information Modelling systems, AutoCAD (or similar), ProjectWise and SharePoint.
• Experience in data management and modelling through asset data management and working in common data environment. Additional knowledge in associated systems would be of benefit.
• Theoretical and experienced application of infrastructure design, with strong team communications and attention to detail always required.
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated when undertaking specific tasks with minimal support from peers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a systems or electronic engineering discipline or computer science, or equivalent industry experience essential.
• Professional registration with an accredited institute preferred. However, if you are currently on a route to professional registration, then you will be fully supported through the provision of a mentor and Professional Registration Advisors to take you through the registration process and achieve the status of a Chartered Engineer.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

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

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!

#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.

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