Senior Design Engineer (Underground Structures)

Apex Contracting Co.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Underground Structures Team. This role involves producing engineering deliverables, conducting analysis, and collaborating with a diverse team on innovative solutions for underground structures. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and engage in business development while maintaining client relationships. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and is committed to inclusivity and employee development. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Training and Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Demonstrable engineering experience post-graduation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check engineering deliverables for underground structures.
• Assist project managers in successful project delivery.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Producing and checking Engineering deliverables and developing engineering solutions including Design Calculations, Reports, Presentations and Drawings associated with the design of underground structures e.g., tunnels and shafts.
• Work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and modellers from conceptual design through to detailed design and engineering for construction.
• Carry out engineering analysis and design using both simple and numerical models from either first principles or to codified processes.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Conduct ad-hoc engineering research and development tasks to support innovative engineering solutions.
• Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing own involvement in projects, including time, budget and quality control.
• Occasional project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and overseas; the frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client needs.
• Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to other team members.
• Working in a collaborative way, supporting intermediate and senior staff, to achieve project goals.
• Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting a positive health and safety attitude.

YOUR TEAM

Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Senior Design Engineer within the Underground Structures Team includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other sectors, including global infrastructure. As a team we are responsible for the design of underground structures associated with mining projects, civils and utilities schemes, transport tunnels/structures as well as general ground support solutions.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrable engineering experience, post-graduation.
• Understanding of structural principles and construction materials.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to manipulate CAD drawings.
• Experience with design codes of practices.
• Ability to make decisions and display initiative, with an innovative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management, time-keeping and organisational capabilities, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.