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WSP USA Associate Engineer - Lineside Infrastructure, Rail in Manchester, 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 its 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 2023 and beyond…
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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
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!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Progression opportunity to leadership role with increase responsibility and ownership within the WSP service line and beyond.
Opportunity to develop professional career in a variety of areas, supporting the growth of the business, bid management/leadership, supporting recruitment, project delivery and client engagement.
Opportunity to provide technical, managerial & leadership support into assigned multi-disciplinary projects and be expected to guide/mentor the design team to achieve its deliverables. Projects being delivered will be for a range of clients, including Network Rail, Contractors, Developers & HS2.
Opportunity to work under mentorship to develop and undertake CRE / CEM responsibilities on Rail projects.
YOUR TEAM
An opportunity to join our Rail Civil Engineering team located in one of WSP’s offices located in Leeds, Manchester or London.
Use your skills to enhance others career development and provide mentoring for Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE). Along with supported progression to CEM should you wish to pursue this career direction
Preparation of technical outputs to the highest standards in accordance with the WSP’s quality management system
Engaging with and developing good working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including Network Rail / Local Authorities/ Tier 1 Contractor clients and other technical disciplines
Resolving technical civil engineering and multi-disciplinary design issues
Help to develop the production of drawings, reports and specifications working closely with Engineers and Technicians to delivery to programme
Scope, procure and supervise/ manage surveys
Opportunity to work under mentorship to develop and undertake CRE / CEM responsibilities on Rail projects
Operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and delivering projects in a Common Data Environment (CDE)
Undertaking the necessary design (calculations, design, risk assessments, etc.) supported by other team members including technicians to produce the required design deliverable outputs
Client, Contractor and Subcontractor liaison and management
Manage design delivery teams
Management, input into and preparation of bids and proposals
Significant experience in the technical delivery and management of all stages of Multi-Disciplinary Rail Engineering Projects from initial studies through to detailed design.
Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or nearing Chartered status.
Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidelines including Network Rail Standards, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice.
A Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council.