Technician/Senior Technician - Development

About This Role

This role involves providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions, from planning to full implementation, for private and public sector clients. The position suits an enthusiastic Technician/Senior Technician who will produce drawings and design models for various projects, reporting to a Principal Engineer or Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings and design models to support planning and technical applications and construction
• Be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time
• Support work on major infrastructure developments across the UK, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) such as Sizewell C and High Speed 2
• Provide a range of highway and civil engineering services from feasibility to detailed design through various public and private sector contracts
• Contribute to drainage, earthworks, utilities, and highway designs on small to large private residential schemes, or major educational, leisure, healthcare, energy, and commercial developments
• Deliver high-quality public realm improvement works in major urban centres to enhance streetscape and create healthier, sustainable, and more pedestrian and cycle-friendly public spaces

Requirements

• Skills to prepare detailed drawings and undertake 3D modelling in AutoCAD/Civils 3D, or similar software
• A track record in producing high-quality engineering drawings to company and industry standards with the ability to manage the delivery of high-volume drawing production
• ONC/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or in training towards) with experience in highway, utilities, or drainage projects
• An understanding of highway, utilities, and drainage design principles (layout, etc.) and a willingness to learn design skills using the latest industry software
• Basic knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Ability to work across the team in producing designs and drawings
• Good written and spoken communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and work as part of a team
• Ability to seek clarity of instructions, check own work before submitting for approval, agree and meet timescales for items of work
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) through vetting to facilitate security-sensitive project delivery

Benefits

• Opportunities to progress training towards Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM, or equivalent Engineering organisations
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week
• Employee resource groups to promote a culture of inclusivity
• Thrive programme for health and wellbeing support
• Virtual GP service for quick access to medical advice
• Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships
• Comprehensive menopause support package
• WSP My Hour, allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make-up time
• Part-time and flexible working arrangements
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you
• Supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership

Important Details

• Team: Works closely with other WSP disciplines on high-profile major multi-disciplinary projects

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland. They are dedicated to local communities and propelled by international brainpower, creating positive, long-lasting impacts through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.