WSP in the UK & Ireland
Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer
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Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role…
You might be a tunnel systems specialist or an engineer ready for your next challenge- either way, this role gives you the chance to grow and shape how critical national infrastructure is designed and operated. Our Intelligent Infrastructure team values engineers who ask bold questions, challenge conventions and show curiosity to uncover smarter ways of delivering tunnel systems.
At WSP, you’ll find the scale, vision and opportunities to build a career as unique as you are across road, rail, utility and multi-use tunnels, helping to shape infrastructure that will define the next generation.
Whether you are already working in tunnel systems or bring transferable expertise from complex M&E, safety critical, digital or infrastructure environments, we will support you to grow your capability in this fascinating and rewarding field.
We are looking for a Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer to join our industry leading Intelligent Infrastructure team. Our tunnel systems capability delivers end to end asset design and advisory services, integrating technology, safety, people and operations to create smarter, safer environments for road users, operators and maintainers.
In This Role, You Will
Be supported in setting the technical direction and delivery of design, integration and end-to-end advisory services across electrical, mechanical, technology, fire life safety, communications and control systems for new build, refurbishment and upgraded tunnels. Shape projects from the earliest concept stages, embedding safety by design and an operations centred approach. Engage directly with a diverse range of clients, applying your design experience to help deliver tunnel systems projects for a growing client base including Local Authorities, National Highways, major airports and National Grid. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality, client focused solutions that make a real difference - while benefitting from a supportive, collaborative culture that empowers you to grow, innovate and shape the future of key infrastructure. Play a key role in developing emerging talent, shaping a high performing technical team, and influencing WSP’s tunnel systems capability.
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What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (such as Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering etc) Professional registration (CEng) is preferred; however, if you are on the pathway toward chartership, you will be fully supported through mentoring and access to Professional Registration Advisors within WSP. Proven capability in the design, operation, delivery or assurance of complex engineering systems (e.g. electrical, mechanical, technology, fire life safety, communications or control systems). Tunnel related experience is welcome but not essential. Strong problem-solving ability and a systems thinking mindset. Collaborative approach, with experience partnering across internal teams and external stakeholders, building strong relationships on technically integrated projects. Experience of working within applicable UK or international standards.
Desirable (with full support available to develop)
Experience with tunnel operations or maintenance is helpful, but if it’s new to you, our team will help you build that knowledge quickly. Active thought leadership to influence industry thinking, ensuring our projects help shape best practice, drive innovation, and guide the future direction of tunnel systems engineering. Practical understanding of infrastructure/ system design tools or environments e.g., AutoCAD (or similar), engineering analysis and modelling tools, BIM, ProjectWise.
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.
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 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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