Associate - Structures

WSP; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate – Building Structures to lead structural engineering projects across various sectors. This role requires strong technical leadership, project management, and client engagement skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality designs. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in the UK market and familiarity with Eurocode standards. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles and mentoring team members. Join a collaborative environment emphasizing technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in building structure design and delivery.
• Proven track record of leading UK-based multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for medium to large building projects.
• Manage full project lifecycle from concept to construction.
• Build strong client relationships through consistent delivery.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and graduates.
• Provide timely technical responses to contractor queries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer IStructE or ICE

Tools

Revit

Tekla

ETABS

STAAD

Robot

SAFE

RAM

Job description

The Associate – Building Structures will lead and manage the delivery of building structural engineering projects across a range of sectors in the UK. The role involves technical leadership, project management, client engagement, team development, and ensuring high-quality design outputs in line with UK standards (Eurocode standards). The Associate will act as a key link between clients, project teams, and senior leadership, driving technical excellence and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications Chartered Engineer IStructE (highly desirable) or with ICE. BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience Typically, 15+ years of experience in building structure design and delivery. Proven track record of leading UK-based multidisciplinary building projects. Experience with client-facing roles and team leadership.
• Soft Skills Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability. Commercial awareness and understanding of project financials. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Background Verification (BGV)

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead structural design for medium to large building projects using Eurocodes and UK best practices.
  • Provide high-level technical review and approval of calculations, drawings, and reports.
  • Drive innovative, safe, and sustainable design solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and project standards.
  • Oversee digital engineering tools (Revit, Tekla/structural BIM workflows).
• Project Management
  • Manage full project lifecycle from concept to construction.
  • Develop scopes, deliverables, programmes, and fee proposals.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, and change control.Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, MEP, civils).
  • Ensure timely delivery of design information to clients and contractors.
• Client Management & Business Development
  • Build strong client relationships through consistent delivery and technical excellence.
  • Represent the business in client meetings, presentations, design reviews, and coordination workshops.
  • Identify new opportunities and support bid development and proposal writing.
  • Contribute to growth of the structures team through networking and thought leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and graduates within the structures team.
  • Lead resource planning, workload distribution, and team coordination.
  • Promote technical knowledge sharing, CPD, and internal training.
  • Support talent acquisition by participating in recruitment and interviews.
• Construction Support
  • Provide timely technical responses to RFIs and contractor queries.
  • Attend site inspections, technical audits, and design compliance checks.
  • Support resolution of construction-stage challenges and value engineering options.
• Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong understanding of structural behaviour in steel, RC, masonry, and timber.
  • Proficiency in design software (ETABS, STAAD, Robot, Tekla Structural Designer, SAFE, RAM).
  • Experience working in BIM-enabled environments (Revit).
  • Ability to lead technically complex projects independently.