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WSP USA Team Leader, Highway Engineer - Liveable Places in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
To find out more about our Communities and Mobility business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/transportation-and-infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead a team of professionals based in Northampton, the UK and across the world
Deliver planning, design and construction services for Local Government clients across the UK
Be the Project Manager for a diverse set of schemes and services
Work with Directors to secure further commissions that support your own, your team members and our business ambitions
YOUR TEAM
Your projects range from designing new highway infrastructure for developments to major sustainable transport improvements
Your clients are the many UK Local Authority framework commissions complemented by expanding relationships with other local and national agencies
This role reports to the Northampton Office Lead
Your team is currently four Engineers in the UK supported by remote resources in India with expectations of significant growth this year – this worldwide representation brings a diverse culture to your team
Specific development opportunities include progression to higher grades within the WSP Communities and Mobility business as the team grows over the coming months
The Northampton office is in the Brackmills business park on the edge of town with direct access to the A45 and M1, a short bus ride from Northampton Rail Station or using the adjacent ‘Norbital’ cycle route
Qualifications
Experience of leading and managing a professional engineering design team
Experience of UK local authority highway engineering delivery from concept to operation
Experience of UK planning policies, processes and standards
Ability to understand technical, legal and safety requirements
Ability to prepare and present technical reports to senior managers, clients and stakeholders
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety including CDM
Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or significant relatable experience
Professional membership and qualification with relevant institution or working towards these
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.