Assistant Engineer/Engineer - Bridges

WSP USA; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working policy

Public transport access

Zusammenfassung

WSP is seeking an Assistant Engineer / Engineer to deliver civil and bridge projects in the South West & Wales, supervising junior team members. You’ll work from our city centre offices in the UK, engaging across rail and highways sectors for major clients.

We offer hybrid working, development support, and a culture of inclusion. Ideal candidates hold a civil/structural degree, pursue chartership, and can apply Eurocodes alongside FEAs.

Qualifikationen

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate membership with ICE or IStructE, signed off against most attributes and approaching chartership.
• Experience of bridge design, maintenance or assessment.
• Experience of Eurocodes or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB).
• Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques.
• Commercial awareness and appreciation of managing costs.
• Good report-writing skills.
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others.

Aufgaben

• Bridge design.
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments.
• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams.
• Feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Preparation of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments.
• Preparation of fee estimates.
• Supervision of junior members of the team.

Kenntnisse

Bridge design

Inspections & assessments

Civil engineering support

Feasibility studies

Report writing

Ausbildung

MEng/MSc Civil or Structural Eng

Graduate membership with ICE/IStructE

Tools

FEA software

Eurocodes knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

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…

As an Assistant Engineer / Engineer, you will be pivotal in delivering civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to supervise and support junior team members.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Bridge design

• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments

• General civil and structural engineering support to other teams

• Feasibility studies and options appraisals

• Preparation of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments

• Preparation of fee estimates

• Supervision of junior members of the team

Your team…

Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the South West & Wales is made up of more than 120 engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.

We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers, signed off against most attributes and are approaching chartership

• Experience of bridge design, maintenance or assessment

• Experience of Eurocodes or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)

• Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques

• Commercial awareness and appreciation of managing costs

• Good report-writing skills

• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others

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.

#LI-JL1

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.