Assistant Structural Investigation Engineer - Hybrid

WSP USA; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP’s Structures Investigation Group (SIG) in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the team. You will assist with planning, organising, execution and reporting on structural inspections and investigations across the UK, contributing to client briefs and reports.

The role offers potential to grow within a multidisciplinary delivery team, with opportunities for chartership support and UK-wide projects, including overseas work.

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers, British Institute of Non Destructive Testing or Institution of Structural Engineers, signed off against some attributes and working towards Incorporated or Chartered status
• Knowledge or experience of condition assessment testing and monitoring of structures would be particularly advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant software and standards used in the management of bridge assets would also be advantageous.
• IT Literacy – Previous AutoCAD experience would be advantageous. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under supervision on certain tasks and often independently, recognising the need to seek advice when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of detailed inspection and investigation of engineered structures in various locations across the UK, ensuring the client brief is met through input to planning, organising, executing and reporting of site works.
• Preparation of desk studies, briefs and CAD sketches for proposals and reports.
• Preparation of method statements and risk assessments for site activities.
• Execution of structure inspections and investigations by planning, undertaking site work and where necessary, supervision of sub-contractors and third parties.
• Production of schedules for laboratory testing of materials samples.
• Preparation/checking of CAD sketches for factual, interpretive and summary reports.
• Preparation of factual and interpretive testing reports.
• Preparation of structure management studies including prioritisation of structures for further/future works.
• Managing delivery of allocated tasks or a suitable programme of work with appropriate supervision and mentoring.
• Demonstrating compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Contributing to technical excellence and innovation within the team.
• Being a proactive and collaborative team member, work closely with colleagues and fit seamlessly into a delivery team.
• Being flexible and proactive and liaise with other teams from other engineering disciplines.
• Exercising independent engineering judgement and provide innovative solutions to engineering problems in collaboration with work colleagues
• Taking ownership of your own career development and undertake additional learning.
• Performing other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required.

Skills

AutoCAD familiarity

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate membership with ICE or IStructE

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

WSP’s Structures Investigation Group (SIG) in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the team. You will assist with planning, organising, execution and reporting on structural inspections and investigations across the UK, contributing to client briefs and reports.

The role offers potential to grow within a multidisciplinary delivery team, with opportunities for chartership support and UK-wide projects, including overseas work.