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Highway Engineer – Assistant to Principal Engineer Roles
WSP | Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
About the Role
WSP are seeking talented engineering professionals at all levels, from Assistant Engineer to Principal Engineer, to join our highway engineering team in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
This client-facing role involves leading and contributing to technical delivery of highway consultancy services across the entire project lifecycle—from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction.
Your primary responsibilities may include (depending on experience level):
- Leading technical design of highway networks, road junctions (at-grade/grade separated), roundabouts, and urban infrastructure
- Client liaison, relationship management, and managing expectations while delivering bespoke solutions
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
- Undertaking project technical leadership, reviews, and sign-off of design deliverables
- Managing subteams in preparing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and construction packages
- ensuring compliance with H&S, environmental legislation, and WSP’s internal quality processes
Additionally, you will:
- Develop and manage proposals, budgets, and resource allocation for individual projects.
- Actively contribute to team setup, role allocation, and conflict resolution to optimise project execution. -Apply UK/Irish transport design standards (e.g., Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Traffic Signs Regulations, Local Authority guidance).
Responsibilities
For Assistant to Mid-Level Engineers (Technical Execution & Growth)
- Assist in preparing site investigations, risk assessments, and viability studies.
- Support in drafting proposals, pricing, and tender documentation.
- Collate and contribute to project documentation, Civils 3D/OpenRoads drawings, drainage plans (InFlow/PDS), and technical reports.
- Monitor and ensure quality assurance, liaising with colleagues on design deviations and compliance.
- Work under supervision in client stakeholder meetings and progress reports.
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For Principal/Lead Engineers (Strategic Project Coordination)
- Take full responsibility for project delivery across complex highway schemes.
- Provide expert technical guidance, mentoring junior teams on best practices, delays, and cost drivers.
- Represent WSP in client-facing consultations, juggernaut/lobbying meetings, and regulatory approvals.
- Lead design innovation, advising on departures from standard for public realm, sustainability, or logistical constraints.
- Drive client relationships to delivery satisfaction and retention.
Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Demonstratable expertise in road geometry, junctions, roundabouts, or active travel (cycling/walking infrastructure).
- Proficiency with one or more of:
- Strong grasp of relevant design codes:
- WTSRG, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges
- Manual for Streets
- CDM 2015 regulations
- National/local transport/highway guidance.
- Experience with traffic signage, road restraint systems, and RACLE UK compliance.
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Qualifications
- Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE or MCIHT) preferred, or at least working towards Incorporated Engineer (CIEWEB/ICE PreP).
- Post-qualification experience appropriately up-skilling. Formal attendance of relevant training taken into account.
Soft Skills
- Excellent client engagement and stakeholder management—able to pitch complex ideas clearly.
- Adaptability to changing priorities whilst maintaining programme compliance.
- Strong problem-solving mindset toward quality, cost, and time-based project challenges.
- Collaborative but decisive—**Keen to learn,uddments in leadership/coaching fundementals.
What We Offer
Work-life balance
- Hybrid working model: 2 days per week in the office, 3 days flexible from home.
- Access to modern hardware and software for seamless collaboration.
Inclusivity & paid development
- Employment of disabilities, neurodiversity, and cultural diversity is actively encouraged.
- Flexible and part-time options available for career factors.
- Unpaid leave for both parental/paternity academic time/carers to support.
Wellbeing support
- Virtual GP service available to UK/Ireland based employees (24/7 access).
- Gymlex discounts (up to 40% off annual gyms) through flexible benefits.
- Women’s Health & Menopause Support packages.
- Guaranteed reasonable workplace adjustments upon support requirements notice.
Equal Opportunities Commitment
As a Disability Confident Leader, WSP champions hiring diagrams, regardless of disability, race, gender, religion, age, or other personal attributes.
Please let us know if you require additional support during recruitment or working life—reasonable adjustments are offered upon advance notice.
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