**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…** We are seeking an enthusiastic Principal Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Northeast England (Newcastle and Teesside), focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports in support of planning applications and to/though construction stage of projects. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time, including input to multidisciplinary projects in (e.g) energy, active travel, healthcare, education both in the UK and abroad. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team. Our team work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK and beyond, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: + SSE HVDC EPC Netherton Hub (NE Scotland) + Aykley Heads Active Travel Design (N England) + Blyth Energy Learning Centre (NE England) + PURE DC Data Centres (throughout Europe) Although our project work is located UK-wide, and Europe-wide in relation to data centers, designs are delivered from our Newcastle/Teesside Offices, however there is opportunity for some travel when appropriate. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** + Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design + Strong post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment + The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings + A solid engineering foundation and an understanding of highway design and highway drainage principles (layout, etc.) + Experience in using Civils 3D or PDS (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Highways England/DMRB and Local Authority design guidance + Experience in design of drainage using InfoDrainage and a background in Water Company related work inclusive of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, and to be well versed in the preparation of drawings for Contract Documents and requisite technical agreements + The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports is essential. 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