Principal Engineer, Structural Investigations

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

GymFlex scheme

Mentorship & career development

Disability confident recruitment

Job summary

WSP’s Structures Investigation Group is expanding and seeks a Principal Engineer to lead investigations, plan delivery and mentor juniors across UK sites. You will determine structure condition, causes, extent and remediation steps with a focus on cost and risk.

The role includes coordinating resources and liaising with clients and stakeholders. You will contribute to technical excellence, guide others, and support large projects in the UK and beyond, with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or relevant field.
• Membership of ICE, I Struct E, BINDT or similar, highly advantageous.
• Experience in management and delivery of Design and Build Contracts (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed studies and investigation reports of engineered structures.
• Plan, organise, execute and report site works across the UK.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and support their professional growth.
• Programme resources and projects to meet client requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Engineering judgement

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

CAD software

Structural analysis software

Eurocodes

NEC Contract

Highway design standards

Railway design standards

Job description

WSP’s Structures Investigation Group is expanding and seeks a Principal Engineer to lead investigations, plan delivery and mentor juniors across UK sites. You will determine structure condition, causes, extent and remediation steps with a focus on cost and risk.

The role includes coordinating resources and liaising with clients and stakeholders. You will contribute to technical excellence, guide others, and support large projects in the UK and beyond, with ongoing professional development