Senior Structural Engineer - Energy Projects

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global engineering firm where you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects while collaborating with a talented team. Embrace a culture that values innovation and diverse perspectives, all while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment. With a focus on personal development and inclusivity, you’ll have access to health and wellbeing programs, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth. Discover a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Health and wellbeing programs

Gym discounts

Menopause support

Personal activity hours

Part-time options

Flexible holidays

Qualifications

• Preferably achieved Chartered Engineer status or in final preparations.
• Effective communication skills for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of structural engineering design.
• Provide day-to-day engineering design support and liaise with clients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Drawing and sketching skills

Structural problem-solving

Knowledge of standards and codes

Understanding of construction materials

Experience with construction techniques

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Incorporated Engineer or EngTech status

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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

• Contribute in a senior role to the efficient and compliant delivery of all structural engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the WSP Principal Structural Engineer and Lead Project Engineer.
• Ensure quality technical design delivery, governance, and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide day-to-day engineering design support, liaise with clients on structural engineering issues, and hold design responsibility for parts of the structural works.
• Assist the Principal or Lead Structural Engineer in contract administration, managing design costs, and team performance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Preferably achieved Chartered Engineer status, or in final preparations for Chartered Review with a recognized institution.
• If via the apprentice route, achieved Incorporated Engineer or EngTech status.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, design concepts, and presentations.
• Developed drawing and sketching skills for illustrating concepts and final designs.
• Ability to solve structural problems using analysis methods, understanding their limitations.
• Knowledge of standards, codes, and specifications applicable to projects.
• Understanding of construction materials and principles of material selection.
• Experience with construction techniques, site operations, and project sequencing, ideally through site experience.

Join our community

Be part of a talented team making positive impacts globally. Our 69,000+ employees work to create lasting benefits for communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading global engineering and professional services firm with over 69,300 professionals dedicated to innovation, integrity, and community impact, including over 9,000 in the UK and Ireland.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working, with options to work from home two days a week.
• Inclusivity & Wellbeing: Diverse, inclusive environment, health and wellbeing programs, NHS access, gym discounts, menopause support, and more.
• Flex your time: Personal activity hours, part-time options, additional leave, and flexible holidays.
• Your development: Supportive environment with training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background or identity. We are committed to accessible hiring and will provide workplace adjustments for applicants who need them.