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Senior Technician
Senior Technician | Roads – North West & Midlands (UK) | WSP
We believe the best work happens when you do the work the world needs.
At WSP, you can leverage our global scale, make an impact on landmark projects, and collaborate with top minds in your field—for the outcomes and careers you aspire to.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our expanding North West and Midlands Roads business. As one of the world’s leading engineering firms, WSP provides integrated design services for projects across highways, drainage and civil infrastructure, serving private developers, local authorities, National Highways, National Grid and East West Rail.
About the Role
Your key responsibility will be to serve as a technical technical lead—driving excellence in our engineering outputs, maintaining quality control and acting as a trusted guide for our dynamic, high-performing team. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Produce technical engineering information, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- ** Lead CAD quality assurance** for the team, upholding rigorous standards across our project portfolio.
- Support design development, leveraging expertise in highways, drainage and civil infrastructure in both small and moderately complex projects.
- Conduct site visits and investigations, gathering critical data vital for successful project execution.
- Promote safe working practices, actively contributing to risk assessments and compliant operations.
You’ll work alongside a skilled team of engineers, mentoring junior staff while also accessing mentorship and career support from senior leadership.
Responsibilities
You’ll play a pivotal role in:
✅ Technical delivery & quality assurance
- Ensuring all engineering outputs meet industry standards.
- Acting as a CAD quality champion, guiding teams and upholding best practices.
✅ ** مشاريعِسة تمديد المشروع**
- Producing high-quality engineering designs and supporting project teams in highways, drainage and civil engineering.
- Convening technical meetings to align technical standards across initiatives.
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✅ Feld دراساتternal and collaboration
- Conducting site visits and field investigations, documenting critical project information.
- Supporting client, developer and stakeholder communications to ensure project success.
✅ Safety & Compliance
- Enforcing safe systems of work and contributing to comprehensive risk assessments.
✅ Professional growth in the team
- Mentoring engineering technicians in technical skills and engineering best practices.
What We Look For
We’re recruiting exceptional candidates who demonstrate:
🔹 Technical proficiency:
- Competency in CAD software, including: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
- Experience applying CAD quality standards across diverse project types.
🔹 Education & certification:
- Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a STEM field (or equivalent with relevant work experience).
- EngTech registration (or equivalent professional qualification) with attempted or in-process certification bearings.
🔹 Technical & analytical knowledge:
- Strong understanding of highway engineering principles, including technical standards, procedures and fabrication techniques.
- Experience with data handling using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
🔹 Mentoring & collaboration:
- Ability to train other employees on both software usage and engineering drawing standards.
- Excellent communication—with clients, developers, elected representatives and the public.
🔹 Attention to detail & organization:
- Analytical, detail-oriented mindset to minimise errors in technical drawings/ outputs.
- Strong problem-solving ability to address technical challenges efficiently.
About Us
At WSP, we’re engineers shaping the future, empowering our team of over 69,000 professionals worldwide to create positive, lasting impacts across diverse communities and industries. With our UK Skills Hub fostering innovation, integrity, and inclusive excellence, we believe the best outcomes happen when every voice is heard.
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Benefits That Matter
Work-life balance
We know comprehensive work isn’t your whole life—and neither should it be. Our hybrid working model lets you enjoy:
🏠 Two flexible days working from home 💻 Modern UK offices designed for collaboration and creativity
Inclusivity & belonging
We celebrate diverse perspectives and create opportunities by encouraging:
🤝 Embrace your whole self at work 📢 13+ employee resource groups supporting our global community
Health and wellbeing
Your vitality is our priority—WSP offers:
🏥 NHS Virtual GP Service for quick medical advice, anytime 🛒 Up-to-40% discounts on gym memberships via Gymflex 💕 A comprehensive menopause support program
Flexible time & development
We design work flexibility around you:
– WSP My Hour—take personal or private time each day. – Part-time and flexible working options – Extra paid leave and managed holiday arrangements – Continuous professional development, from training to mentorship to Chartership
Join Us—Shape the Future with WSP
At WSP we’re eager to support pioneering professionals who believe in progress. If you’ve got expertise across highways, civil engineering and CAD technical delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and let’s build something extraordinary—together.
⁂ Disclaimer: WSP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds & welcome applications from all eligible eligible candidates #WSPDevelopment #WSPTeknology.
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