ABOUT THE ROLE
WSP India is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Engineer – Roads &
Civils to join our Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) business, based in Bengaluru /
Noida. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our South
Africa-based Civils teams, contributing to prestigious, high-profile projects across the
T&I sector.
This opportunity offers the rare advantage of working within a truly global
environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 talented
professionals in South Africa, spanning Highways, Transport Planning, ITS, Rail,
Civil, Bridges, Water, Maritime, and Advisory sectors.
The role offers a unique platform to expand your professional expertise, influence
international projects, and contribute to advancing WSP’s reputation as a leader in
innovative infrastructure solutions.
WHAT WE DO
The team provides end-to-end expertise across the planning lifecycle: from project
feasibility and option appraisals to public consultation, application preparation,
supporting inquiries, and examinations, through to preliminary and detailed designs.
Our aim is to ensure every design is fully optimised, future-ready, and fit for
construction. Our client base includes leading public, municipal and private sector
organisations across South Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Engineer – Roads & Civils, you will:
Serve as a core member of the ZA GCC India T&I team, delivering strategic support
from India to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from
concept to detail.
Originate and check roads, drainage, car park designs and drawings, land
development, plot grading, bulk earthwork quantity calculations with minimal
supervision, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project
requirements.
Work under the mentorship of leaders in India and South Africa, developing expertise
while growing Roads & Civils capability in India.
Organise, manage, and deliver work to the highest professional standards, ensuring
quality, timeliness, and alignment with WSP’s guiding principles.
Engage in clear, consistent communication with colleagues in both regions;
contribute actively to team and project meetings.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting Team Leaders, Line
Managers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless delivery.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and research-driven
problem-solving.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, nurturing talent and building
strong technical capability.
Support and strengthen client relationships, maintaining regular interaction with
South Africa offices.
Leverage the opportunity to be mentored towards attaining professional qualification
with globally recognised institutions.
Actively participate in knowledge-sharing forums, both internal and external, and
support business development activities including technical input into bids and
proposals.
Uphold WSP’s unwavering commitment to Health & Safety across all work practices.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of project timesheets and other
documentation.
MANDATORY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of road design, grading and car park
designs.
Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of stormwater designs and land
development.
Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of lot and plot grading.
Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of earthworks modelling and
calculations.
Develop 2D and 3D Models, and respective drawings.
Production of plans, including general and drainage plan drawings, plan and profile
drawings
Use the relevant design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Autodesk
Construction Cloud.
Ensure compliance with design standards, QAQC processes, and Health & Safety
checks.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Preparation of design methodologies and design basis statements.
Preparation of technical notes covering specifications.
Mentoring and technical support to CAD and engineers to develop drawings and
standard details.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Lead and attend design review meetings and progress meetings with Clients.
Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; detail-oriented,
proactive, and outcome-driven.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope.
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High level of self-motivation, integrity, and professional ethics.
Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently.
Strong teamwork and coordination abilities, with experience of mentoring teams.
DESIRED SKILLS
Recognised professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or
equivalent).
Knowledge of South Africa Highway and Drainage design standards.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.
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We are
- Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
- A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
- A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.
Working with Us
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.
Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
- Maximize collaboration.
- Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
With us, you can.
Apply today.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
