Assistant / Engineer (Bridges)

WSP in the UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Engineer or Engineer to join their dynamic Cambridge Bridges Team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful engineering activities, focusing on the design, assessment, and inspection of highway and rail-related structures. As part of a global team, you will contribute to landmark projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shape a unique career path and work alongside talented professionals dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering with relevant experience in Railways and Bridges.
• Highly motivated with good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil/structural engineering tasks for infrastructure projects.
• Maintain knowledge in civil/structural engineering and contribute to company expertise.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

MEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Job description

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 looking for an Assistant Engineer or Engineer to join our team.

This position will see you undertake engineering activities within the Cambridge Bridges Team, in respect of both design and consultancy services, predominantly in the design, assessment or inspection of highway and rail-related structures.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering specific civil/structural engineering tasks and contributing to the civil engineering input to multi-disciplinary infrastructure engineering projects;
2. Maintenance of own working knowledge across aspects of civil/structural engineering and contribute to developing WSP company expertise;
3. Build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners and clients, and contribute to marketing of company to potential customers;
4. Observation of all company Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental commercial and project management disciplines and procedures, as relevant to tasks undertaken.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

1. MEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering degree and have some relevant post-graduate experience in Railways and Bridges Projects.
2. Highly motivated, and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision;
3. Committed to personal and professional development;
4. Good team-working skills, particularly in relation to the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects;
5. Good communication skills at all levels, both in oral presentations and written reports;
6. Good problem-solving skills.

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.