Responsibilities
* Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas;
* Bridge management;
* Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;
* General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;
* Feasibility studies and options appraisals;
* Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates;
* Preparation of fee estimates;
* Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.
Qualifications
* Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office;
* Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects;
* Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure;
* Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes;
* Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design;
* Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures;
* Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;
* Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.
Benefits
Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work, and we celebrate integrity and respect.
Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and the Gymflex scheme.
Flex your time: WSP offers “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
We are a Disability Confident leader and 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.
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