Head of Structural Engineering (Highways)

A little more about your role…

WSP’s Local Government team in Cardiff have a new opportunity to recruit a Head of Structural Engineering (Highways) into our Local Government team. This is a leadership position where you will drive technical excellence, manage project delivery, and mentor a team of talented engineers. 

As a senior member of the team, you will work collaboratively with our local government clients across South Wales – ensuring that our team meets and exceeds client expectations and that client relationships are maintained and developed. This is a varied role where you will get to lead on a wide variety of local projects focused mainly around highway structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls etc.). You and your team will be involved in design, inspection, assessment, and feasibility studies; providing great variety for you and your team. 

Responsibilities will be varied, but will include:

• Lead and develop a team of structural engineers, maintaining our culture of collaboration and technical excellence. 
• Provide mentorship and guidance to support professional development and chartership.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Lead on the design of bridges and other highways structures.
• Lead on bridge strengthening, repairs, inspections and assessments.
• Supervision and mentoring of colleagues, including our developing professionals.
• Financial and project management of schemes

Your team…

The role is based in WSP’s Cardiff office, working alongside colleagues from across WSP’s broad range of disciplines. We operate a hybrid working model that allows for a mix of in-office and home working.

The variety of projects and skills within our teams, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer, with experience that will include the following:

• Extensive experience in bridge and highway structures design, assessment, and project management, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex infrastructure projects. 
• Strong knowledge of UK highways standards and contract documentation (e.g. DMRB, NEC4).
• Knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. 
• Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures.
• Good communication and client relationship building skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the wider team and strategy.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.