42 Research Infrastructure jobs in the United Kingdom

Job title: Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

Position type: Permanent

Job reference: 416576

No. Vacancies: 1

Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Salary: £57,783 - £68,000

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at 23:55

Join Ofwat's RAPID Team as a Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance - no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Development & Delivery Lead to join our RAPID team. This role is at Principal level and the successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID SROs are now maturing and working towards their gate three milestones and 10 new SROs are joining the RAPID programme following Ofwat's final determinations.

As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. This includes identifying regulatory blockers and working to find resolutions, managing of our expert advisors, and advising companies and regulators on how to continue to move projects forward to planning.

You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new water supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment.

More generally, our Principals play a key role in driving delivery through effective project and resource planning, as well as through line management. You will be expected to support, empower and act as a role model for junior members of the team, while actively contributing to the corporate initiatives that make Ofwat a great place to work. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Ofwat, raising understanding of the RAPID programme, sharing your expertise, as well as regularly working closely with the Major Projects, Water Resources and Price Review teams to ensure successful project delivery.

About You

Experience, skills and knowledge

1. Experience of leading or supporting large infrastructure projects - particularly in a commercial, technical, or strategic planning capacity - ideally within a regulated sector. This could have been achieved via working within or alongside a regulated business, water sector supply chain organisation, consultancy, other regulators, Government, or in another similarly relevant position.

2. Strong understanding of the environmental and regulatory requirements around large infrastructure projects.

3. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to foster a supportive and high-performing team culture, including coaching others, encouraging knowledge-sharing, and building connections across teams to maximise impact.

4. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver complex programmes of work or projects - both directly and by leading multi-disciplinary teams - while managing competing demands, supporting team wellbeing, and aligning delivery with strategic objectives.

5. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and priorities, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of identifying, analysing, and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems.

7. Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Attributes as per Ofwat's Framework for Success for Principal Grade. You can read more about our attributes here .

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.

• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.

• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%

• 25 days' annual leave , increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.

• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.

• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.

• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

Job title: Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

Position type: Permanent

Job reference: 416576

No. Vacancies: 1

Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Salary: £57,783 - £68,000

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at 23:55

Join Ofwat's RAPID Team as a Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

About Us 

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Development & Delivery Lead to join our RAPID team. This role is at Principal level and the successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID SROs are now maturing and working towards their gate three milestones and 10 new SROs are joining the RAPID programme following Ofwat's final determinations.

As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. This includes identifying regulatory blockers and working to find resolutions, managing of our expert advisors, and advising companies and regulators on how to continue to move projects forward to planning.

You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new water supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment.

More generally, our Principals play a key role in driving delivery through effective project and resource planning, as well as through line management. You will be expected to support, empower and act as a role model for junior members of the team, while actively contributing to the corporate initiatives that make Ofwat a great place to work. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Ofwat, raising understanding of the RAPID programme, sharing your expertise, as well as regularly working closely with the Major Projects, Water Resources and Price Review teams to ensure successful project delivery.

About You  

Experience, skills and knowledge

1. Experience of leading or supporting large infrastructure projects - particularly in a commercial, technical, or strategic planning capacity - ideally within a regulated sector. This could have been achieved via working within or alongside a regulated business, water sector supply chain organisation, consultancy, other regulators, Government, or in another similarly relevant position.

2. Strong understanding of the environmental and regulatory requirements around large infrastructure projects.

3. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to foster a supportive and high-performing team culture, including coaching others, encouraging knowledge-sharing, and building connections across teams to maximise impact.

4. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver complex programmes of work or projects - both directly and by leading multi-disciplinary teams - while managing competing demands, supporting team wellbeing, and aligning delivery with strategic objectives.

5. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and priorities, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of identifying, analysing, and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems.

7. Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Attributes as per Ofwat's Framework for Success for Principal Grade. You can read more about our attributes here .

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.

• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.

• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%

• 25 days' annual leave , increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.

• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.

• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.

• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

Job title: Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

Position type: Permanent

Job reference: 416576

No. Vacancies: 1

Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Salary: £57,783 - £68,000

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at 23:55

Join Ofwat's RAPID Team as a Infrastructure Development and Delivery Lead

About Us 

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Development & Delivery Lead to join our RAPID team. This role is at Principal level and the successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme. The RAPID SROs are now maturing and working towards their gate three milestones and 10 new SROs are joining the RAPID programme following Ofwat's final determinations.

As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. This includes identifying regulatory blockers and working to find resolutions, managing of our expert advisors, and advising companies and regulators on how to continue to move projects forward to planning.

You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new water supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment.

More generally, our Principals play a key role in driving delivery through effective project and resource planning, as well as through line management. You will be expected to support, empower and act as a role model for junior members of the team, while actively contributing to the corporate initiatives that make Ofwat a great place to work. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Ofwat, raising understanding of the RAPID programme, sharing your expertise, as well as regularly working closely with the Major Projects, Water Resources and Price Review teams to ensure successful project delivery.

About You  

Experience, skills and knowledge

1. Experience of leading or supporting large infrastructure projects - particularly in a commercial, technical, or strategic planning capacity - ideally within a regulated sector. This could have been achieved via working within or alongside a regulated business, water sector supply chain organisation, consultancy, other regulators, Government, or in another similarly relevant position.

2. Strong understanding of the environmental and regulatory requirements around large infrastructure projects.

3. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to foster a supportive and high-performing team culture, including coaching others, encouraging knowledge-sharing, and building connections across teams to maximise impact.

4. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver complex programmes of work or projects - both directly and by leading multi-disciplinary teams - while managing competing demands, supporting team wellbeing, and aligning delivery with strategic objectives.

5. Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and priorities, and to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes.

6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of identifying, analysing, and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based decisions and solutions for complex problems.

7. Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Attributes as per Ofwat's Framework for Success for Principal Grade. You can read more about our attributes here .

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.

• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.

• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%

• 25 days' annual leave , increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.

• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.

• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.

• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

**What 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.**
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.
Our vision is to be recognised as the most robust and best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:
+ Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies
+ Utilities, energy planning and coordination
+ Drainage, flood risk and SuDS
+ Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
Our team work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ HS2 Curzon Street Station, Birmingham
+ Eden Project North
+ Greenwich Peninsula
+ HS2 Old Oak Common Station, London
+ Aston Villa, Birmingham
+ Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain.
Your role would invole:
+ Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
+ Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
+ Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
+ You will be supported by the Basingstoke team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
+ Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
+ Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
+ The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
+ Aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
+ The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
+ Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
+ Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal.
+ Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
+ Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._

**What 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.**
+ Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership.
+ Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with WSP core values.
+ Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation.
+ Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projects.
+ Supporting the Place Lead establish WSP Development in the local market place and raise its profile.
+ Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market.
+ Support the Place Lead Role in leadership of Development team alongside other Senior Team Members.
+ Leadership of Development projects.
+ Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.
+ Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book.
+ Technical expert in one or more fields of Civil Engineering related to Development.
+ Mentoring and coaching of Mid-Career Professional's in Client Management, Project Management & leadership roles / functions
+ Leading and support bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.
+ Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ, (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business.
+ Strong commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
+ Expert stakeholder management and related relationship and team management skills.
+ Demonstrate the desire to constantly 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.
+ Forward thinking, capable of visualising and planning for the longer term.
+ A broad range of project experience, both within Discipline and multi-disciplinary.
+ Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, use own knowledge to support and coach others as required. Actively champion sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence. Strong presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one to one learning. Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encourages open dialogue and feedback.
+ Able to establish, build, sustain and share strong, professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organisation. Driven to exceed client expectations.
+ Able to reason logically and apply a systematic process to finding solutions, proactive in responding to problems, able to apply sound logic in situations of ambiguity and problem solving methodologies across a range of circumstances.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._

**What 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.**
+ Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
+ Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
+ Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
+ You will be supported by the Cambridge team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
+ Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
+ Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
Our team work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ EDF Energy Sizewell C
+ HZI Energy Recovery Facility Rookery South
+ Milton Road and Histon Road Cambridge
+ Cambridge Eastern Access
+ Cambridge Greenways Swaffham, Bottisham, Horningsea
+ Marleigh Cambridge
+ Rackheath Norfolk
+ Norwich Western Link
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:
+ Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies
+ Utilities, energy planning and coordination
+ Drainage, flood risk and SuDS
+ Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
+ An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
+ The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
+ Written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
+ The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
+ Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
+ Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal.
+ Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
+ Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._

**What 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.**
+ Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
+ Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
+ Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
+ You will be supported by the Newcastle team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
+ Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
+ Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.
Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:
+ Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies
+ Utilities, energy planning and coordination
+ Drainage, flood risk and SuDS
+ Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
+ An appreciation of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics and building structures is desirable as well as an understanding of construction design stages and procedures.
+ The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
+ Written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
+ The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
+ Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
+ Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal.
+ Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
+ Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._

**What 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.**
The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.
Our vision is to be recognised as the most robust and best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence
We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction.
We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include:
+ Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies
+ Utilities, energy planning and coordination
+ Drainage, flood risk and SuDS
+ Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.
Our team work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ HS2 Curzon Street Station, Birmingham
+ Eden Project North
+ Greenwich Peninsula
+ HS2 Old Oak Common Station, London
+ Aston Villa, Birmingham
+ Bahrain International Sports City, Bahrain.
Your role would invole:
+ Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
+ Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
+ Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
+ You will be supported by the Basingstoke team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
+ Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
+ Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
+ The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
+ Aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
+ The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
+ Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
+ Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal.
+ Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
+ Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._

**What 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.**
The Development Infrastructure department specialises in providing high level advice and design to public and private sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Drainage, Flood Protection, Earthworks and Service Co-ordination on Public Sector works, Residential Developments, Business Parks, Retail, Industrial and Commercial Developments.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Development Infrastructure engineers of all levels, to provide support to the development infrastructure team UK wide. The opportunity would involve:
+ Working within a team to produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for masterplanning and to support planning applications. You can expect to be active on a number of projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to an Associate Director.
+ Working as a design engineer working within teams to produce designs and drawings to support planning applications and construction.
+ Working on a number of projects and client accounts, liaising with clients at a local and national level.
+ Mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver.
+ Day to day project management support in the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ A civil engineering degree and be approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design.
+ You will have post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.
+ Experience in producing masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.
+ You will have a knowledge of and ability to deliver highway design, highway drainage principles (layout, parameters, etc.), surface water and foul drainage designs.
+ Experience in the use of Windes drainage software and PDS or Civils 3D modelling software together with experience in applying Highways England and Local Authority design guidance.
+ The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports.
+ Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as DMRB, Local Authority Highway and Water Authority Design Guides and be well versed in the preparation of drawings for S38 and S278 Highway Agreements as well as S106 Drainage Agreements.
+ A Consultancy or Development background with a balance of private and public sector work.
+ You will contribute to the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.
+ You will have proven experience and an interest in helping the junior members of the team in producing designs.
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.**
#LI-HR1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#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._