Principal Highways Engineer (Liveable Places)

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Principal Highways Engineer (Liveable Places)

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WSP . This role is based in London (Chancery Lane) and focuses on design management and project leadership for sustainable transport and public realm improvement projects, primarily in London.What you will do

Design Management: Oversee the design process, ensuring design work meets client requirements, coordinates with other departments, and is completed on time and within budget.Project Management: Plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources; ensure milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients and keep them informed of progress.Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks and resolve issues promptly.Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards of design quality and address issues quickly.Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the design team to work effectively and efficiently.Our services focus on innovative sustainable transport solutions, including business case preparation and design development for projects such as Major Public Realm Improvements in central London and cycling/active travel schemes.A Typical Week

Prepare highways designs for construction projects and coordinate input from other disciplinesProduce drawings, design details, specifications, bill of quantities, and design calculationsAttend client and internal progress meetings and maintain action trackersLiaise with discipline leads and update scheme programmes with inter-dependenciesImplement QA/QM procedures, assist with Project Execution Plans, and carry out related actionsMaintain project commercial risk registersSupport design HandS risk management plans and schedulesCoordinate inputs from technical disciplines and disseminate project informationCoordinate technical decision logsOversee preparation of fee proposals and change control documentsPrepare task assignment documents and obtain internal approvalsSupport internal processes for financial reporting including forecastingPrepare RAMS for site surveys and participate in site visits as requiredUpdate project plans and manage document control using SharePointPlan and deliver project deliverables and milestonesRaise orders for supply chain partners’ technical supportWhat we will look for

Bachelor''s degree in Civil Engineering or a related fieldExperience in design management and project managementProfessional qualification (IEng or CEng) or near to obtaining oneStrong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to report to senior levelProven track record of leading design projects from inception to completionAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressureDon’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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.About Us and Benefits

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:

Hybrid working policy allowing two days home-based work and collaboration in our offices across the UK.Inclusivity and Belonging:

A culture that values diverse backgrounds and supports inclusion and belonging, with employee resource groups.Health and Wellbeing:

Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.Flex your time:

WSP My Hour for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; extra leave options; bank holiday usage options.Your development:

Training, mentoring, and support toward Chartership.#WeAreWSPWe encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Disability Confident: we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria; please request workplace adjustments if needed.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Part-timeJob function

Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries

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