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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our ROADs business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Roads | WSP

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• As a senior member of the Newcastle based team you will have supervisory or people management responsibility, with a particular emphasis on maximising the performance of those that work in your team.
• You will be responsible for an element of business unit performance e.g. sales targets, customer service levels relating to Highways and Highways Drainage.
• Business Development activities supported by the Regional Director (north east & Cumbria) and the Bid Management team.
• Section sustainability and growth of not only your team, but the wider Roads (& T&I) community will be key.
• Engaging with and developing good working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities / Developers and Combined Authorities across the north east & Cumbria.

YOUR TEAM

• Working closely with North Tyneside Council, Gateshead, South Tyneside & Redcar & Cleveland are just a small selection of the client base for which we already have excellent working relationships and a forward workload.
• Working on projects such as design support for OBC and FBC’s across Tyne & Wear and Teesside to help clients (and WSP internal teams where applicable) obtain valuable 3^rd party funding from DfT and other key stakeholders.
• Reporting to Newcastle Team Leader, Roads within T&I
• 2 teams consisting of Highways Design and Highways Drainage working in Newcastle with a wider Consultancy Team of around 200 multi-disciplines including traffic engineering, highways engineering, bridge/structures, intelligent infrastructure, earth & environment, Development Infrastructure and transport planning.
• Role has significant opportunity for development such as progression to Associate Director role is very possible based on experience and sustained in-job performance.
• Newcastle office is based at Amber Court, Newcastle Business Park, in close proximity to city centre, coffee shops and amenities. Also good links for public transport such as bus within just a few minutes walk.
• This exciting role provides an ambitious individual with the opportunity to shine, progress their career with support from line manager and Highway design and highway drainage teams that work excellent together both professionally and socially.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• A degree in Highways design related field or equivalent
• Be experienced in working with Local Authority Clients and Developers.
• A strong local network of contacts that can be built upon
• A personable character to build relationships with colleagues
• A determination and drive to build a team.
• Excellent working knowledge of the green book business case process (DfT).
• Shall have substantial highways design experience and technical skills appropriate to the discipline.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.