Overview
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Your Role
WSP is seeking a Maritime Senior Structural Engineer to join the Port & Maritime team based in the UK. As part of the team, you will complement the wide experience of a highly knowledgeable and dynamic team of Maritime experts based in the UK and across the globe. You will work alongside senior team members contributing to the technical delivery of a wide range of UK-based and international projects for a variety of clients, ranging from local authorities to private clients and international terminal operators. You will have the opportunity to provide input to all stages of the project lifecycle, from inception through design and construction, to demolition, recycling, and reuse. You will be working closely with Early Career Professionals (ECPs) in the Maritime team, providing guidance and leading the delivery of design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with Eurocodes, international standards, and client requirements. Travel to overseas projects may be required for short periods. You will work in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, enthusiasm, and empathy are highly valued. With support and guidance from our team, you will have an opportunity to broaden your existing skills and knowledge with WSP.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and other deliverables for maritime structures, adhering to Eurocodes and client requirements.
* Contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, from inception through design and construction to demolition and reuse.
* Collaborate with Early Career Professionals and junior staff; potentially lead a small team or a medium-sized project within a multi-disciplinary project.
* Support inspections, surveys, and rehabilitation assignments; use engineering software such as LUSAS, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, Robot, WALLAP, TEDDS, AutoCAD, etc.
* Ensure quality outputs through strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
* BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or related qualification
* Chartered (ICE/IStructE or similar) or actively working towards
* Experience in design and analysis for maritime and related structures
* Knowledge of inspections, surveys, and rehabilitation projects
* Proficient in engineering software (LUSAS, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, Robot, WALLAP, TEDDS, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Experience leading a small team or a medium-sized project
* Proficient in MS Office
* Personable, approachable, enthusiastic, and empathetic; collaborative and team-focused
* Structured, disciplined, and well-organized
* Interest in digitalisation and innovation
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with hybrid working: two days a week from home and collaboration in offices across the UK
* Inclusivity and belonging; commitment to diversity and supporting varied backgrounds
* Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex up to 40% off, menopause support
* Flexible time: WSP My Hour, part-time options, flexible leave, and bank holiday usage
* Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support
* #WeAreWSP culture
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Professional Services
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