Senior/Principal Traffic & Road Safety Engineer

Overview

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.

We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years. WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business.

This Is a Varied Role, With Main Responsibilities Including

• Leading the design and delivery of general traffic engineering, road safety and active travel schemes
• Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance
• Being responsible for the financial performance of projects
• Undertaking technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team
• Being an active and collaborative team member – working with other disciplines and working closely with the Client team
• Contributing to technical excellence and innovation within team
• Potential for line management and mentoring opportunities

Your team

You will be an integral part of a highly collaborative team in Shropshire of approximately 75 people. As part of our commission, we work across multi asset teams offering individual or cross-asset support to deliver our projects, including major projects, and strategic planning for the client. This new contract brings with it exciting opportunities in economic growth, buildings management and project management and offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development. We are looking for individuals who can support us in our vision of delivering high quality, fast paced outcomes for the communities of Shropshire. Our offices are situated in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury which offers a great quality of life with independent stores, restaurants and relaxing riverside walks along the River Severn. We offer opportunities to work flexibly both from home as well as time in the office.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Track record of leading on Road Safety and Traffic Engineering projects – including general traffic engineering, road safety and active travel schemes.
• Leading the design and delivery of general traffic engineering, road safety and active travel schemes.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards such as TSRGD, DMRB, Manual for Streets and the Traffic Signs Manual.
• Writing and implementing traffic regulation orders in line with The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
• Preparing and reviewing technical outputs including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• A good working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and CDM responsibilities.
• Experience of managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Effective communication with Clients, Contractors, and other Key Stakeholders to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Delegation of tasks to Early Career Professionals and Graduates to contribute to their development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, KeySIGN/LINES/POST software.

What’s in it for you

We are a world-leading engineering and professional services firm with a focus on innovation, integrity and inclusion. Our benefits include:

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in our offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities and flexible scheduling; part-time and flexible working arrangements; ability to use bank holiday entitlement as needed.
• Your development: Training, mentoring and opportunities for Chartership.

EEO Statement: 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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