WSP Global
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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.
Road Safety Audit Engineer: 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.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in highways, transport planning, road safety or traffic engineering.
Previous experience supporting or undertaking Road Safety Audits is desirable.
Knowledge of UK highway standards and road safety practices.
Progress toward an appropriate professional qualification such as ICE, CIHT or equivalent would be advantageous.
RSA-specific competency requirements should be matched to the role and the overseeing authority rather than stated generically, because GG 119 contains dedicated requirements covering RSA team structure, audit-team approval and specialists.
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 rask;
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; and
Attend and contribute in team and project meetings;
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 scheme
Paper presented at / published in recognised national / internal journal(s)/ conference(s) will be highly desirable;
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering;
Masters in Transport or equivalent; and
Good understanding of MS-Office skills.
Years of experience
Postgraduate with to up to 2+ years’ experience.
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
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