Senior/Principal Engineer - Structural Investigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Structures Investigation Group. You will lead investigations, manage project delivery, mentor junior staff and collaborate with multiple disciplines on a range of UK and international projects.

The role emphasizes confident engineering judgement, delivery within time and cost constraints, and a commitment to sustainability and safety in line with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Membership of a Professional Institution such as ICE, IStruct E, BINDT or similar.
• BICS competence, or working towards this, would be highly advantageous.
• Appreciation of the environmental implications and knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
• Experience managing Design and Build contracts (NEC).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed studies and inspection/investigation reports of engineered structures across the UK.
• Plan, organise, execute and report site investigations and inspections; manage sub-contractors as needed.
• Prepare proposals, work scopes, pricing and project programmes.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and other technical disciplines to deliver innovative designs.
• Mentor and develop junior staff; support their technical career development.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation while maintaining HSE responsibilities.
• Support delivery of large-scale projects in the UK or overseas.

Skills

Engineering judgement

Team leadership

Project management

Contract administration

CAD software

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

WSP’s Structures Investigation Group (SIG) is growing to accommodate an expanding workload, we are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer to join the team and work on a variety of interesting and exciting projects. It is essential to determine with confidence the condition of a structure, the cause, extent and severity of any deterioration and determine appropriate actions to take and when. This vital information is key to effectively managing assets and minimising whole life costs. Our specialist team plan, organise, carry out and report on many types of investigations and inspections to a wide range of structures. We have expertise in the management of post-tensioned structures for major clients across the UK and overseas.

You will be an integral part of our project delivery team network and will be key in the management of these teams to the meet the client’s brief. Your role will include identifying and prioritising necessary structural investigations, planning, organising, execution and reporting. Part of your role will involve the programming of resources and projects to ensure timely delivery, liaising with clients, stakeholders and other technical disciplines to deliver innovative designs within time and cost constraints.

In collaboration with other senior members of the team, you may need to provide cover for the team leader during leave or absence, reviewing quality to maintain the highest level of service and output in line with the client requirements.

Additionally, you will significantly contribute to technical excellence and innovation within the team. This will include mentoring and managing junior staff and supporting their technical career development aspirations, guiding, supervising and directing team members in technical matters to ensure delivery of projects and aid technical development of the team.

There will be opportunities to grow your career, including the potential to support large scale projects in the United Kingdom or overseas. You will receive support towards meeting your professional and personal career goals.

Key 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. Delivery tasks include:

• 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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• 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

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

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as 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.