Senior / Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

WSP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 53,547 - 80,321; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Birmingham is seeking a structural engineer to design work packages, produce reports and specifications, and supervise technicians in 3D modelling and drawings that communicate the solutions.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and visit sites during construction to ensure practical outcomes, with an emphasis on clear communication and quality design.

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.
• Willingness to take responsibility for designs and support less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Design structural engineering for discrete work packages and produce reports, calculations and specifications.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings communicating the solutions clearly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Communicate design solutions verbally and through sketches, drawings, and presentations.
• Visit sites to inspect structures during construction and assess existing works.

Skills

Engineering degree

MIStructE / MICE (in progress)

Eurocodes knowledge

Analytical techniques

Design software

Low carbon design interest

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

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

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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