Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

• Producing and checking Engineering deliverables and developing engineering solutions including Design Calculations, Reports, Presentations and Drawings associated with the design of underground structures e.g, tunnels and shafts.


• Work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and modellers from conceptual design through to detailed design and engineering for construction.


• Carry out engineering analysis and design using both simple and numerical models from either first principles or to codified processes.


• Conduct engineering research and development tasks to support innovative engineering solutions.


• Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing own involvement in projects, including time, budget and quality control.


• Occasional project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and overseas; the frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client needs.


• Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.


• Provide mentoring and coaching to other team members.


• Working in a collaborative way, supporting intermediate and senior staff, to achieve project goals.


• Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting a positive health and safety attitude.

Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Design Engineer within the Underground Structures Team includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other sectors, including global infrastructure. As a team we are responsible for the design of undergrounds structures associated with mining projects, civils and utilities schemes, transport tunnels/structures as well as general ground support solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.


• Demonstrable engineering experience, post-graduation.


• Understanding of structural principles and construction materials.


• Understanding of engineering drawings.


• Experience with design codes of practices.


• Ability to make decisions and display initiative, with an innovative and analytical approach to problem-solving.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent time-management, time-keeping and organisational capabilities, and ability to work to tight deadlines.


• Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: 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 enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.


• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.


• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.


• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.


• #WeAreWSP: 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.

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.

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.

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom