Principal Structural Engineer – Global Projects & Mentoring

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Disability confident interview access

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its Structures Investigation Group (SIG). You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, plan and deliver structural investigations, and provide technical leadership across diverse projects in the UK and overseas.

The role emphasises innovative problem solving, mentoring, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery within time and budget constraints. You will mentor junior staff, oversee quality, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or relevant associated field.
• Membership of a Professional Institution such as ICE, I Struct E, BINDT or similar.
• BICS competence, or working towards this, would be highly advantageous.
• Appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
• Experienced in the management and delivery of Design and Build Contracts working with Contractors, working knowledge of contract procurement, specification, supervision and contract administration experience. (NEC Contract).
• Working knowledge of Highway and Railway design standards, Eurocodes and design software packages.
• Experience of inspection, investigation, management, design and assessment of highway/railway structures / assets, including the procurement and management of structural investigations

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed studies and inspection and investigation reports of engineered structures in various locations across the UK, ensuring the client brief is met by planning, organising, executing and reporting of site works.
• Preparation of proposals and work scopes including pricing and programming.
• Preparation of management studies including prioritising structures for further works.
• Review and approval of method statements / risk assessments for site activities.
• Execution of structure inspections and investigations by planning, undertaking site work and where necessary, supervision of sub-contractors and third parties.
• Review and approval of schedules for laboratory testing of materials samples.
• Checking and approval of CAD drawings and text for factual, interpretive and summary reports.
• Delivery of project governance, admin and management tasks as required.
• Exercise independent engineering judgement and provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Manage delivery of suitable programmes of work, contributing
• Significantly to technical excellence and innovation across the team whilst demonstrating compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities.

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its Structures Investigation Group (SIG). You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, plan and deliver structural investigations, and provide technical leadership across diverse projects in the UK and overseas.

The role emphasises innovative problem solving, mentoring, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery within time and budget constraints. You will mentor junior staff, oversee quality, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to