Senior Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP Global Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a structurally focused engineer to lead design on discrete packages, producing reports, calculations and specifications. You will supervise technicians producing 3D models and drawings and work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver coherent design solutions.

You will communicate through sketches, presentations and written reports, and participate in site inspections to assess existing structures. Chartered status progress and security clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and progressing towards Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and Eurocodes.
• Developing understanding of analytical techniques and design software.
• Interest in low carbon design and embodied carbon assessment.
• Willingness to take responsibility and support less experienced team members.
• Security clearance required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete packages, including reports, calculation packages and specifications.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings communicating the solutions clearly.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to produce coordinated design solutions.
• Communicate design solutions verbally and through sketching, drawing, writing and presentations.
• Visit site to carry out inspections during construction and assess existing structures.
• Report to the lead structural engineer and engage with multidisciplinary teams including external consultants.

Skills

Eurocodes knowledge

Structural engineering principles

3D modeling

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3D modeling software

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…

In this role you will undertake the structural engineering design for discrete packages of work including the production of reports, calculation packages and specifications

Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings that clearly communicate the structural engineering solutions

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to produce coordinated design solutions

Communicate your design solutions verbally and through sketching, drawing, writing and presentations

Visit site to carry out inspections during the construction phase, and to assess existing structures

In your new role you will be reporting directly to the lead structural engineer for the projects that you are involved with. You will have the opportunity to engage with the projects multidisciplinary design teams including external consultants and contribute to the overall success of the projects you are involved with.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

An engineering degree and are progressing towards Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE)

A working knowledge of structural engineering principles and the application of Eurocodes

A developing understanding of the appropriate use of analytical techniques and design software

An interest in low carbon design and the assessment of embodied carbon in your design solutions

A willingness to take responsibility for your designs, be proactive and support less experienced members of the team

Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

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.