Overview

Design Engineer - Underground Structures (Mining) at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role involves delivering engineering design for underground structures (tunnels, shafts) and supporting the Mining business with project delivery, technical expertise, and client development.

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.
• Work 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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• 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.

What We Offer

We are committed to work-life balance with hybrid working options, inclusive culture, and a range of wellbeing and development benefits. The company supports flexible working arrangements and provides opportunities for training, mentoring and Chartership, along with health and wellbeing programmes and other employee benefits.

Location and Contact

South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom; Barnsley, England, United Kingdom; Dewsbury, England, United Kingdom; Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom; Leeds, England, United Kingdom; Keighley, England, United Kingdom; West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.