Overview

Senior Design Engineer - Underground Structures (Mining)

Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Senior 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 underground structures associated with mining projects, civils and utilities schemes, transport tunnels/structures as well as general ground support solutions.

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 first principles or codified processes.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Conduct ad hoc engineering research and development tasks to support innovative engineering solutions.
• Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing involvement in projects, including time, budget and quality control.
• Occasional project-based travel and site work, working away 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 leadership, mentoring and coaching to other team members.
• Work collaboratively with intermediate and senior staff to achieve project goals.
• Display a safety first attitude in line with a health and safety culture, promoting a positive health and safety attitude.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrable engineering experience, post graduation.
• Understanding of structural principles and construction materials.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to manipulate CAD drawings.
• Experience with design codes of practice.
• Ability to make decisions and display initiative, with an innovative and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work 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.

Desirable or Essential Skills

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.

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What’s in It for You

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and 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, and we celebrate integrity and respect within an inclusive culture.
• Health and wellbeing: We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments; plus gym membership and menopause support as part of our benefits.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time; part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and bank holiday flex.
• Your development: We invest in training, mentoring and Chartership to support your growth.
• #WeAreWSP: We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will make reasonable workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services