Assistant Engineer (Structures)

WSP; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Assistant Engineer to join their Gloucester Bridges team. This role involves supporting the Gloucestershire County Council on projects that enhance and maintain vital infrastructure. The position offers professional development in a collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in highways structures projects, assessments or inspections.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status with a professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of projects to enhance structures.
• Work with the Gloucestershire County Council to maintain structural assets.
• Contribute to the ambitious program of major transport projects.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Awareness

Project Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

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…

You will join our Bridges team in Gloucester, right at the start of WSPs long-term professional services contract for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). Under this collaborative contract we are based in the client's office, directly support our client's officers and share a set of delivery objectives.

You will work within a team of established professionals with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the varied structures within the county. You will be further supported by structures colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high quality services across the county.

The 2025/26 financial year is an exciting time with GCC providing considerable additional funding to the structures programme to protect and improve their structural assets. We have an extensive programme of design, assessment and inspection schemes to provide a fast paced and varied workload. As an Assistant Engineer within the team you will play a vital role in assisting in the development of projects to maintain and enhance structures across the County, always ensuring we deliver value for Gloucestershire's highway users.

In addition, Gloucestershire has an ambitious programme of major projects to enhance the transport network and boost the economy of the county. These provide further potential to be involved in the design and construction of notable new structures.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A passion for working on projects that make a real difference to local communities.
• A detailed understanding of Health and Safety and the important role you play in the development of safe designs.
• Experience in the development of highways structures projects, assessments and/or inspections.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator able to convey your point of view and keep stakeholders and colleagues informed.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status with a professional institution.
• A civil engineering degree or equivalent

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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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.