Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Birmingham is seeking a structural engineer to design structural solutions and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. This full-time role requires an engineering degree and progress towards Chartered status. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of structural engineering principles and a keen interest in low-carbon design. Opportunities for site inspections and team collaboration are emphasized. Competitive compensation provided.

Qualifications

• Progress towards Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Willingness to take responsibility for designs and support team members.
• Ability to communicate design solutions verbally and visually.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design including reports and specifications.
• Supervise production of 3D models and drawings.
• Visit sites for inspections during construction.

Skills

Knowledge of structural engineering principles

Analytical techniques and design software

Interest in low carbon design

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

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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.

Your team

Our growing Structures Midlands team of over 20 people is based in central Birmingham. We work on a wide variety of public and private sector client projects across the midlands region ranging from inspections of existing structures to the design of significant development projects. We have live projects in the healthcare, commercial, education, retail and rail sectors progressing from inception through to completion on site.

Our Birmingham office is a multidisciplinary office providing the opportunity to meet with and work directly with other disciplines within WSP. The Birmingham office is within walking distance of the train station and located within the vibrant bar and café scene of The Mailbox.

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.

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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

We are committed to fair recruitment.

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.