Assistant Engineer, Roads

About the Role

Responsible for supporting and undertaking independent Road Safety Audits, road safety assessments, and collision analysis for highway and transport schemes. The role includes reviewing highway designs, undertaking site inspections, analysing STATS19 collision data, identifying road safety problems, preparing audit reports, and developing proportionate safety recommendations. The engineer will work in accordance with DMRB GG 119 and applicable highway-authority requirements, while considering the needs of all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable users.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality checks of data and model outputs.
• Research and review design options for both technical and economic impact.
• Support Project Managers for on-time completion of tasks assigned and to WSP’s expected standards.
• Take ownership of tasks assigned and search for solutions where required.
• Support seniors in maintaining healthy contact with different UK offices for modelling and design tasks.
• Zeal to grow self and dedication towards working independently/ with minimal guidance where required.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Clear communication (verbal and written) with colleagues in India and the UK on all matters – project related technical communication and day-to-day matters.
• Work within project constraints; such as time, budget, and resource.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Mandatory Skills

• Strong analytical and engineering judgement.
• Ability to identify safety risks from the perspective of different road users.
• Attention to detail.
• Clear technical writing.
• Independent and objective thinking.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ability to explain safety concerns and recommendations clearly.
• Good understanding of the interaction between road geometry, human behaviour, and collision risk.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of fundamental modelling and design techniques, traffic signals operation, and CAD standards, including modelling guidelines and CD / Local authority codes and standards.
• Previous experience and capability in Junction modelling, swept path analysis, parking design, signals, and junction improvement schemes.
• Papers presented at / published in recognised national / internal journal(s)/ conference(s) will be highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Masters in Transport or equivalent.
• Good understanding of MS-Office skills.
• Progress toward an appropriate professional qualification such as ICE, CIHT or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting or undertaking Road Safety Audits is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK highway standards and road safety practices.