Overview

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Job description notes and location: Exeter with the Bridges Team, supporting local authority clients in the Southwest on a variety of bridge design, assessment, inspection and refurbishment schemes.

What you will be doing

• Designing new and replacement bridges and retaining walls, and inspecting, assessing, repairing and strengthening existing structures (ranging from masonry arches and stonework retaining walls to modern moving structures).
• Taking projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
• Preparing reports, calculations, drawings, schedules, health and safety risk assessments, feasibility studies and other documents in accordance with local and national procedures and guidance.
• Delivering work packages with scope to move up to managing smaller schemes.
• Providing support to Senior Engineers in planning, programming and cost estimation.
• Coordinating and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Undertaking site work for construction supervision, surveys and inspections.
• Supporting the development of Graduate Engineers and Apprentices.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A passion for working on projects that make a real difference to local communities.
• A mature and self-aware approach to achieving high standards and safe working practices.
• Experience of bridge design, maintenance, assessment and inspections.
• Experience of Eurocodes or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB).
• Evidence of being a confident communicator able to convey your point of view and keep stakeholders and colleagues informed.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status with a professional institution.
• A civil engineering degree or equivalent.

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 colleagues are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance — Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging — We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences and support an inclusive culture.
• Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support.
• Flex your time — WSP My Hour for daily personal time, flexible working arrangements, and bank holiday entitlement options.
• Your development — Training, mentoring and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP — We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background; Disability Confident initiative details may apply.

Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Engineering and IT • Industries: Professional Services

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