Senior Engineer - Building Structures

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead structural design and delivery from inception through handover on high-profile UK and international projects. You will work within the Building Structures team, collaborating across disciplines and mentoring junior engineers to support their Chartership journey.

The role offers hybrid work with home and office in the UK, and opportunities to contribute to a diverse portfolio ranging from high-rise to stadia and healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline is required.
• Chartered status or path to Chartership (IStructE or ICE) is expected.
• Solid experience in structural engineering design across materials.
• Detailed knowledge of national codes and standards.
• Experience with structural design software (ETABS, RAM, Tekla) and modeling tools.
• Experience working with clients and contractors to deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the design process from concept through to construction.
• Develop innovative and sustainable designs for UK and international projects.
• Participate in tender bids and business development activities.
• Agree project fees and contribute to project commercial position.
• Mentor junior engineers and support Chartership progress.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to deliver solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering

Independent judgement

Client interaction

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Tools

ETABS

RAM Structural System

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Job Description

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.

A Little More About Your Role…

You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as a full-time Senior Engineer, with responsibility for the technical design and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.

In This Role You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a huge range of challenging UK and international multi-disciplinary design projects, ranging from high-rise, stadia / arenas, urban regeneration, healthcare, commercial & mixed use, major refurbishment, data centres, all with international, national and local architects
• Participate in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise
• Agree fees and contribute to the management and commercial position on projects
• Exercise independent judgement and resolve technical issues
• Have access to a world leading network of industry experts
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team working towards their Chartership
• Select a mentor to assist in guiding your career

You’ll be joining a team of diverse and talented individuals that work together to:

• Own and lead the design process, encouraging yours and wider teams to deliver the right solutions to the agreed programme, and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice
• Manage processes to ensure technical issues and risks are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.
• Provide sustainable structural solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Provide specialist advice and design solutions to our clients on sustainable design, net zero carbon, MMC & DfMA
• Reporting to a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the UK and internationally.
• We have a broad and well-developed client base spanning across Private and Public sectors and encompassing regional and national clientele.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline
• Chartered or following a path to Chartership (IStructE or ICE)
• Solid experience in structural engineering design in all materials
• Detailed working knowledge of national codes and standards
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations
• Experience of working with structural design software packages such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer & Tedds
• Experience in the use of Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper beneficial
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution
• Enthusiasm and passion for engineering and a desire to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

• Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
• Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program.
• A comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

WeAreWSP

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.