Principal Structural Engineer - Energy Projects

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to ensure the efficient delivery of structural engineering designs. The ideal candidate will have achieved or be preparing for Chartered Engineer status and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects alongside a talented team focused on making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Preferably achieve Chartered Engineer status or preparing for Chartered Review.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce drawings and reports.
• Can solve structural engineering problems with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all structural engineering design efficiently.
• Ensure quality technical design delivery and governance.
• Provide daily engineering design support to clients.
• Assist in managing design costs and team performance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Drawing and sketching skills

Problem-solving abilities in structural engineering

Knowledge of construction materials

Understanding of construction methods

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Incorporated Engineer status

EngTech qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

A little more about your role…

• Responsible for contributing in a senior role to the efficient and compliant delivery of all structural engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the WSP Principal Structural Engineer and Lead Project Engineer.
• Responsible for ensuring a quality technical design delivery output, technical governance and quality and coordination and interface within a multi discipline project team
• Responsible for day-to-day engineering design support, client liaisons in relation to day-to-day structural engineering issues and with have design responsibility for parts of the structural design works on the project.
• Assisting and supporting the Principal or Lead Structural Engineer in administering the structural design aspects of the contract, financial management of the design costs and team performance.

Qualifications

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Preferably achieved ‘Chartered Engineer’ status, or as a minimum, will have all required attributes signed off and will be in the final preparations for ‘Chartered’ Review with a recognised professional Institution;
• If progressed through the ‘Apprentice route’ will have achieved ‘Incorporated Engineer’ status, or, as a minimum will be ‘EngTech’ qualified with a recognised Institution;
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills using written, oral and visual media. Ability to prepare reports, design concepts, and presentations
• Developed drawing and sketching skills to be able to produce drawings to illustrate concept appraisals, feasibility studies and final design details.
• With limited supervision and guidance can solve structural engineering problems using a variety of suitable methods of analysis and media, including both traditional methods, using hand calculations, and computer analysis using proprietary software. Demonstrates an understanding of the limitations of such techniques.
• Knowledge, use of and review of appropriate standards/Codes of Practice, specifications and apply the requirements or recommendations of these documents on their projects
• Knowledge of the properties and behaviour of the primary construction materials, i.e. steel, concrete, masonry and timber, such that they can determine the advantages and disadvantages of the use of these materials and should understand the principles of material selection.
• Demonstrates experience in construction techniques, construction plant and machinery, temporary support systems, material testing procedures, construction programmes, construction sequencing, etc. Ideally through a period of site experience on one or more construction projects.

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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.

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