Design Engineer - Underground Structures (Mining)

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What you will do

• Producing and checking engineering deliverables and developing engineering solutions including design calculations, reports, presentations and drawings for 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 construction.
• Carry out engineering analysis and design using simple and numerical models from first principles or codified processes.
• Conduct engineering research and development tasks to support innovative engineering solutions.
• Assist project managers in delivering projects by managing your involvement in projects, including time, budget and quality control.
• Occasional project-based travel and site work, in the UK and overseas; frequency and duration 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 a health and safety culture.

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, maintaining key client relationships, training and mentoring junior staff, and developing new client relationships in line with our strategy. The role is primarily within mining, with potential work across other sectors including global infrastructure. The team designs underground structures for mining projects, civils and utilities schemes, transport tunnels/structures and general ground support solutions.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Post-graduate engineering experience.
• Understanding of structural principles and construction materials.
• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience with design codes of practice.
• Ability to make decisions and use initiative with an innovative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management and organisational capabilities, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by creating positive, long-lasting impacts 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 supported by international expertise.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working: work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging: we welcome varied backgrounds and experiences, encourage authentic contributions, and have employee resource groups.
• Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, gym discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities; flexible leave options and use of bank holidays.
• Your development: training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

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We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.