Senior Technician

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our expanding North West and Midlands Roads business at WSP. This role involves design and engineering support for a diverse range of projects, including highways, drainage, and civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Production of technical engineering information, ensuring the quality of our products is in line with industry standards.
• Lead on CAD quality across the team to ensure high standards across our project portfolio.
• Support design development by applying your expertise in highways, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects; provide guidance and support to technical staff.
• Conduct site visits and investigations to gather information critical to successful project design.
• Apply safe systems of working and contribute to risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads.
• Level 3 qualification (or above) in a STEM‑based subject, or equivalent experience in an engineering technician role.
• Attained or working towards professional qualifications such as EngTech, with demonstrable progress.
• Understanding of highway engineering principles, including design techniques, standards, and procedures, with the ability to apply this knowledge to small‑scale projects or a limited number of moderately complex projects.
• Experience of data handling with MS Excel and/or other data‑based systems.
• Good communication skills dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives, and the public.
• Ability to upskill others in the use of software and the ‘art of engineering drawings’.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

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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