OverviewWhat 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…WSP are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Associate/ Associate Director to join the Roads team based in Belfast.You will be providing technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena. The role will involve:Support the Midlands Group Director with leadership and business development.Oversee multi-disciplinary projects of varying scale, complexity and value, managing budget and financial performance.Working directly with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.Undertake technical preparation, review and checking of deliverables.Work collaboratively with the Roads team and our colleagues in the wider Transport and Infrastructure business to achieve our aims and objectives.Using your technical ability and experience to support others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes.Be actively involved with team resource coordination, supporting the setup of teams and putting the right people in the right roles.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…A broad range of project experience, both within civil engineering discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on highways.The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant softwares including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS.Demonstrate ability to improve, motivate and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, inspiring colleagues and drive an innovative and supportive culture. Act as a catalyst for change.Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.Proactively manages change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality.Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback.Preferably able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)Proven ability to lead a single or multiple design disciplines in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works ContractsExpert client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential.Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experienceA thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard.Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr