The opportunity This role is suited to a senior technical leader who enjoys being hands‑on with complex design and delivery while mentoring others and working closely with clients. You will lead the technical delivery of transport and civil projects, support project teams, and contribute to building WSP’s capability and reputation across Western Australia.
Job Description This is a Senior role, offering technical leadership, influence and autonomy.
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the delivery of complex transport and civil infrastructure projects across WA
Provide senior technical input, review and verification of civil designs, drawings and reports
Act as a technical authority within your discipline, supporting consistent, high‑quality outcomes
Champion Safety in Design, quality systems and best‑practice OHS&E behaviours
Work directly with clients to understand project needs and deliver value‑driven solutions
Manage scope, programme, cost and risk across multiple projects of varying scale
Mentor and develop engineers, supporting capability uplift and knowledge transfer
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally
Contribute technical input to proposals and pursuits in support of business growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent
Typically 10–15 years’ experience in civil and transport engineering
Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, Main Roads WA standards, PTA standards and civil design practices
High‑level capability in relevant design software (e.g. OpenRoads or 12D)
Proven experience leading technical delivery on complex projects
Demonstrated ability to manage technical risk and apply Safety in Design principles
Strong client engagement skills with experience working on WA infrastructure projects
A collaborative mentor who enjoys developing others and strengthening team capability
Why choose WSP?
Be part of a well‑established and growing Perth Transport team
Work on high‑profile WA infrastructure projects with real community impact
Access global technical expertise while remaining locally focused
Flexible working arrangements and clear technical career pathways
A culture that values collaboration, accountability and professional growth
At WSP, we value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale, future‑focused, collaborative and empowering—and we’re looking for leaders who share those values.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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