WSP
Associate Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)
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As an Associate based out of our Newcastle office, you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members.
In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Technical leadership of a variety of civil engineering design projects both in the - UK and overseas
- Act as Project Director or Project Manager on a wide range of projects, undertaking project reviews to optimise solutions and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary inputs
- Managing resources at project level and managing people within the local team
- Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects
- Leading a culture of technical review and challenge
- Developing client relationships and helping them achieving sustainable and future proof developments
- Leading and contributing to tenders/ bids
- Supervision and mentoring of junior members of the team
- Support our lead for the Region and local Office Place Lead, along with the wider Development team and WSP with leadership & business development
- Work collaboratively with the Development team and our colleagues in the wider Planning and Development team and the wider WSP business to achieve our aims and objectives.
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence.
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:
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- Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies
- Utilities, energy planning and coordination
- Drainage, flood risk and SuDS
- Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
- We have a strong track record working closely with our clients and this role provides a great opportunity to have a pivotal role within Development and help support and steer its growth going forward.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil Engineering or other relevant qualification with experience in managing development projects.
- Have a Chartered/Incorporated professional qualification of a relevant professional body (desirable).
- A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi-disciplinary projects. Drainage, utilities and highway engineering experience
- Proven track record in project management and financial control;
- Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
- Inter-personal skills with leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
- Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.
- Demonstrate ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspiring colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change.
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
- Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence.
- Presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one to one learning.
- Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback.
- Able to establish, build, sustain and share professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation.
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.
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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 & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
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We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.
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