Assistant Engineer: Structural Inspections (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is recruiting an Assistant Engineer for the Structures Investigation Group (SIG). Based in the UK, you will assist with planning, executing and reporting on structural inspections and investigations across the UK, contributing to client briefs and documentation.

You will join a team working on highway and railway structures, with opportunities to develop through UK and overseas projects, UKAS accredited testing, and mentoring as you progress toward Incorporated or Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and eligible for graduate membership.
• Knowledge of condition assessment testing and monitoring is advantageous.
• Good IT literacy and familiarity with CAD/software for reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of detailed inspection and investigation of engineered structures across the UK.
• Prepare desk studies, briefs, CAD sketches for proposals and reports.
• Create method statements and risk assessments for site activities.
• Plan, undertake site work and supervise sub-contractors when required.
• Produce schedules for laboratory testing and file factual reports.

Skills

Engineering basics

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word/Excel

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate membership with ICE / IStructE / NDT

Tools

AutoCAD

Bridge asset software

Job description

WSP is recruiting an Assistant Engineer for the Structures Investigation Group (SIG). Based in the UK, you will assist with planning, executing and reporting on structural inspections and investigations across the UK, contributing to client briefs and documentation.

You will join a team working on highway and railway structures, with opportunities to develop through UK and overseas projects, UKAS accredited testing, and mentoring as you progress toward Incorporated or Chartered status.