Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their multidisciplinary teams and work on landmark projects. The role includes structural engineering design, supervising technicians, and collaborating on coordinated design solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a Chartered status and knowledge of Eurocodes, with an interest in low-carbon design. WSP offers hybrid working arrangements, health support benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering degree with Chartered status.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles required.
• Interest in low-carbon design and responsibility for designs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for project packages.
• Supervise technicians in creating 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated designs.
• Inspect construction sites during the building phase and assess structures.

Skills

Structural engineering

Eurocodes knowledge

Design software understanding

Low-carbon design interest

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.