Engineer - Building Structures

WSP USA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a full-time Engineer to join their Building Structures team. In this role, you will design innovative structures for various challenging projects while collaborating with a talented team. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a passion for engineering. The firm offers a supportive environment and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing programs

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• On a path to Chartership (IStructE or ICE).
• Post qualification experience.
• Experience of working with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept.
• Design structures and structural components for complex projects.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate on design solutions.

Skills

Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of FE software

Experience in the use of Revit

Experience in the use of Rhino

Experience in the use of Grasshopper

Enthusiasm and passion for engineering

Education

Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

A little more about your role…

You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as a full-time Engineer, with responsibility for the technical design 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
• Designing structures and structural components for complex projects.
• Carrying out optioneering and optimization studies.
• Contributing to the preparation of design solutions, presentations, and reports.
• Participating in project meetings and being an active member of the team.
• Reporting to the team lead and collaborating in delivering design solutions.
• Have access to a world leading network of industry experts
• Select a mentor to assist in guiding your career

Your Team

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

• Help deliver challenging projects with innovative structural solutions.
• Contribute to deliver design solutions to achieve clients expectations.
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.
• 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…

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline
• On a path to Chartership (IStructE or ICE)
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Post qualification experience
• Commitment to the team and the work.
• Knowledge of FE software.
• Experience in the use of Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper beneficial
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution
• Enthusiasm and passion for engineering and a desire to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & 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 our 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.