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.
About the Role
You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team as a Senior Engineer, with accountability for the project management and technical delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.
In This Role You'll Have The Opportunity To
* Develop innovative and sustainable designs for a huge range of challenging projects, ranging from major transportation hubs, tall towers to airports and universities with national and local architects.
* Be part of multi‑disciplinary design projects from concept stage through to detailed design, in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants.
* Contribute to our ongoing success and help us build towards delivery of a growing order book.
Team & Locations
* Lead large multi‑disciplinary projects and provide bespoke structural solutions to niche and architectural‑led concept designs.
* Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.
* Provide sustainable development solutions from site selection through to detailed design and construction.
* Provide specialist advice and design solutions to our clients on sustainable design, net zero carbon, MMC & DfMA.
* Work on exciting high‑profile projects such as a new low‑carbon pier for Gatwick Airport, a new hospital in Brighton, and stations at either end of the HS2 line.
What We Will Be Looking For
* Achieved, or approaching, Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE / AIStructE / MICE) or relevant equivalent experience.
* Sound knowledge of structural engineering principles, appropriate analytical techniques, design software, and the application of Eurocodes.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience in the production of clear and concise engineering deliverables.
* Interest in low‑carbon design and assessment of embodied carbon to inform engineering decisions.
* Experience in quality assurance of project deliverables including checking calculations and drawings to generate high‑quality outputs.
About Us
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.
What’s in it for you?
Work‑life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. We offer a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing
We support our people through the Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support.
Flex your time
We offer “WSP My Hour” for one hour each day of personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, optional purchase of additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
EEO Statement
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.
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