Associate Director Roads

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Part time
Location: Grantham
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Job offered by: Apex Contracting Co.
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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

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business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Roads | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/roads-and-highways) Your new role, what's involved? The Roads Drainage Lead at Principal Engineer/Associate grade is responsible for: Providing roads drainage advice for a wide range of infrastructure projects. Overseeing the integrated design of drainage on specific projects. Developing the capability of others in the design of roads drainage. Contributing to business development to secure new opportunities in the provision of drainage design. Providing Technical support to bids. YOUR TEAM The Scotland Roads Team forms part of WSP’s Transport and Infrastructure business. The team focuses on the delivery of projects across Scotland and Ireland, as well as providing support to UK major projects and programmes. Our major clients include Transport Scotland and various Local Authorities and Contractors. You can expect opportunities to deliver effective drainage infrastructure for roads both for large schemes, local improvements, and associated with commercial and housing developments. Reporting to a Technical Director, you will oversee drainage design work across our roads projects, providing advice and guidance in your area of expertise. You will have opportunities both to share and develop your expertise with the Scotland and Ireland Roads team but also more widely through the WSP Technical Leadership Group. You can be based in any of our three Scottish offices, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth, with the opportunity to take advantage of our hybrid working policy. In this role, you will have an opportunity to make a difference: Ensuring that the drainage of the future is fit for purpose. Maximising use of Sustainable Drainage Systems. Reducing current flood risk and pollution. Inspiring the next generation of drainage engineers. We'd love to hear from you if you have: Membership of an appropriate Engineering Institution at Chartered level. In-depth knowledge and experience of current drainage legislation and guidance relevant to Scotland and Ireland schemes. Demonstrable expertise in road drainage with application of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, and relevant SUDS design guidance. Candidates should be proficient in relevant drainage design software including Causeway Flow. We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are) 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.

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