Associate - Building Structures

WSP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive wellbeing program

Job summary

WSP’s Building Structures team in London seeks an Associate to lead project management, technical leadership and delivery from inception through handover. Based at our London Westferry office, you will work on high-profile UK and international schemes with architects, engineers and specialists.

You will mentor juniors, support Chartership, and contribute to fee negotiations while guiding teams to deliver innovative, sustainable structural solutions across sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering design on major projects.
• Project management and technical delivery leadership on medium to large schemes.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders; ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery from inception to handover on multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with architects and engineers.
• Mentor junior team members and support Chartership pathways.
• Engage in fee discussions and project commercial management.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Client coordination

Team management

Structural design

ETABS

RAM Structural System

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in relevant discipline

Chartered MIStructE / MICE

Tools

ETABS

RAM Structural System

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

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.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about ourProperty and Buildingsbusiness click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP. This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role will be based in our London Westferry office.

Join our team to help design and construct the tallest buildings in the world, iconic sports venue, reimagine historic structures and develop new ways of working by creating kit-of-parts. We have a diverse portfolio of projects working across all sectors, meaning it is a great opportunity to progress your career working in a friendly inclusive team on world's most exciting projects.

A little bit more about your role...

You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as a full-time Associate, with responsibility for the project management, technical leadership and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a huge range of challenging UK and international multi-disciplinary design projects, ranging from high-rise, stadia / arenas, urban regeneration, healthcare, commercial & mixed use, major refurbishment, data centres, all with international, national and local architects
• Take a key technical leadership role on multi-disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants.
• Participate / lead in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise
• Participate in fee agreements and manage the commercial position on projects
• Exercise independent judgement and resolve technical issues
• Have access to a world leading network of industry experts
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team working towards their Chartership

Your team

You’ll be joining a team of diverse and talented individuals that work together to:

• Own and lead the design process, encouraging yours and wider teams to deliver solutions to the agreed programme, and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice
• Take a strategic lead role on large multi-disciplinary projects as well as providing bespoke structural solutions to niche and architectural led concept designs
• Form working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients
• Manage processes to ensure technical issues and risks are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide sustainable structural solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Provide specialist advice and design solutions to our clients on sustainable design, net zero carbon, MMC & DfMA
• Reporting to a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the UK and internationally.
• We have a broad and well-developed client base spanning across Private and Public sectors and encompassing regional and national clientele.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• A proven track record of successful design delivery, in major projects and other challenging multi-discipline building projects, in particular concept design and the project inception stages
• Project management and technical delivery leadership experience of medium to large schemes
• Proven ability to establish productive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and clients, and to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively.
• Experience and capability in the commercial and technical management of projects using appropriate business tools
• Experience of team management responsibilities including line management and day-to-day operations
• Experience of operating as a lead Client contact for consultancy services and the fostering of relationships with Clients and co-professionals.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline
• Chartered (MIStructE / MICE)
• Solid experience in structural engineering design in all materials
• Detailed working knowledge of national codes and standards
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations
• Experience of working with structural design software packages such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer & Tedds
• Experience in the use of Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper

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.

About Us

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.