Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Rail Infrastructure

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. A little more about your role… Join our thriving Rail Civil Engineering team and work from one of WSP’s modern & collaborative office spaces in Leeds, Manchester, or London. Advance your career with supported progression toward Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) status or further strengthen your existing CRE capabilities through tailored mentoring and development. Deliver the Civil Engineering design for Stations & Platforms (new & existing), Depots, level crossings, canopy refurbishments, lineside railway civils infrastructure, ancillary / minor civils structures and much more. Play a key role in growing the team , contributing to strategic bidding, effective line management, and continuous business improvement initiatives. Unlock your potential with structured support and mentoring, empowering you to grow professionally and take advantage of exciting career progression opportunities within WSP. Bring your enthusiasm and technical expertise to a varied team and provide the support to more junior members of the team within a culture of shared success. Preparation of technical outputs to the highest standards in accordance with the WSP’s quality management system. Providing your expertise and experience to champion best practice across the team. Tackle engineering challenges head-on in a supportive & mentored environment. Collaborating closely with your team, clients, and contractors to deliver smart, effective solutions. Support and lead in the development of drawings, reports, and specifications, working collaboratively with Engineers and Technicians to meet key programme milestones. Carry out the essential design outputs (calculations, design, risk assessments, etc.) supported by the wider team members to produce a high-quality design output. Champion WSP’s Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing (SHEW) culture, ensuring full compliance with regulations and promoting a safe, supportive workplace. Scope and specify surveys , in addition to supervising or leading site surveys, as necessary. YOUR TEAM Opportunity for growth & career progression in a thriving and growing team. Provide technical support into assigned 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 Opportunities available to provide a wide variety of both technical, management and business functions with strong career development and advancement opportunities. Opportunity to work under mentorship to develop and undertake CRE responsibilities on Rail projects. Similarly, there is an opportunity to work under mentorship as a CEM depending on experience. Operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and delivering projects in a Common Data Environment (CDE). Opportunity to Engage in the office Sports & Social group to meet colleagues and enhance your work – life environment. What we would be looking for you to demonstrate… A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council. Chartered or Incorporated Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or nearing Chartered or Incorporated status. Experience in delivering and managing all stages of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from initial studies through to detailed design. Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice. 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. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-MA1