Senior Design Engineer - Underground Structures (Mining)

Senior Design Engineer - Underground Structures (Mining) at WSP. This role focuses on project delivery, technical leadership in design of underground structures, business development, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff within the Mining team and broader infrastructure sectors.

A little bit about your role:

• 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
• 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 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 leadership, 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

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 and the ability to manipulate CAD 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.

About us and benefits

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.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance
At WSP, work is one aspect of life. Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour allows taking one hour daily for personal activities with flexible time adjustment. Part-time and flexible working, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday flexibility are available.

Your development
We invest in development through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

Equal opportunity
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Part-time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
Professional Services

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