Senior / Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible hours

Wellbeing programmes

Training and mentoring

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

WSP in Birmingham invites a structural engineer to join our Structures Midlands team, delivering multi‑disciplinary design across healthcare, commercial, education, retail and rail sectors.

You will lead design packages, supervise technicians in 3D modelling, and work with other engineers to deliver robust, coordinated solutions. Site visits for inspections are part of the role, supporting a safe, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with progressing Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE)
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and Eurocodes
• Experience with analytical techniques and design software
• Interest in low-carbon design and embodied carbon assessment
• Proactive, responsible and supportive of junior team members
• Security clearance prior to appointment

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete work packages and produce reports, calculations and specifications
• Supervise technicians in creating 3D models and drawings communicating structural solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated designs
• Communicate design solutions verbally and in writing through sketches and presentations
• Visit sites to conduct construction phase inspections and assess existing structures

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Eurocodes

Analytical techniques

Design software

Low-carbon design

Education

Engineering degree (Chartered status progress) MIStructE/MICE

Tools

Design software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is a leading engineering firm offering an opportunity to design structural solutions across diverse sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, retail and rail. The role is based in Birmingham with our Structures Midlands team of over 20 people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete work packages, producing reports, calculation packages and specifications.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings that communicate structural solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Communicate design solutions verbally, through sketching, drawing, writing and presentations.
• Visit sites to conduct construction phase inspections and assess existing structures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, progressing towards Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and Eurocodes.
• Understanding of analytical techniques and design software.
• Interest in low‑carbon design and embodied carbon assessment.
• Proactive, responsible, and supportive of less experienced team members.
• Security clearance prior to appointment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy, flexible hours, WSP My Hour, part‑time and flexible arrangements, access to wellbeing programmes, training and mentoring, and an inclusive working environment.

Equal Opportunity

WSP encourages 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.