Assistant Engineer/Engineer - Civil

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for an Assistant Engineer / Engineer to deliver civil and bridge engineering projects. You will supervise junior team members and ensure project quality within time and budget. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in bridge design, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Approaching chartership with experience in bridge design, maintenance, or assessment.
• Interest in parametric design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and bridge engineering projects.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and health and safety risk assessments.

Skills

Bridge design

Communication skills

Good report‑writing

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate membership with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Eurocodes

Job description

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…

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

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.

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