Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working: up to two days a week from home

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a structural engineer to undertake design work for various projects. This role involves supervising technicians, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Chartered engineering degree, a strong understanding of structural principles, and an interest in low-carbon design. The company offers hybrid working arrangements, health support, and opportunities for professional development and chartership.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and application of Eurocodes.
• Interest in low-carbon design and assessment of embodied carbon.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete packages of work.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to produce coordinated design solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Design software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Low-carbon design

Education

Engineering degree with Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE)

Job description

Job Description

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm offering the opportunity to work on landmark projects with multidisciplinary teams.

About Your Role

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete packages of work, producing reports, calculation packages and specifications.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings that communicate structural engineering solutions.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to produce coordinated design solutions.
• Communicate design solutions verbally, through sketching, drawing, writing and presentations.
• Inspect construction sites to carry out inspections during the construction phase and assess existing structures.
• Report directly to the lead structural engineer and collaborate with external consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and application of Eurocodes.
• Developing understanding of appropriate analytical techniques and design software.
• Interest in low‑carbon design and assessment of embodied carbon.
• Willingness to take responsibility for designs and support less experienced team members.
• Security clearance will be required prior to appointment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: up to two days a week from home.
• Flexible working arrangements and part‑time options.
• Health and wellbeing support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme and menopause support package.
• Participation in employee resource groups and inclusive culture.
• Opportunity for professional development, training, mentoring and chartership.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.