This is a Principal Civil Engineer role with WSP in Australia based in Perth, WA, AU WSP in Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Principal Civil Engineer role at WSP in Australia Job Description 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. 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the WSP in Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading project delivery Providing technical input Mentoring engineers Key Strengths ️ Civil Engineering Technical Leadership Client Engagement Design Software Proficiency Mentorship Project Management A Final Note: This is a role with WSP in Australia not with Hatch.
