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WSP in the UK & Ireland . What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Role A Little More About Your Role…

As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will mentor and support junior team members.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Include

Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas;

Bridge management;

Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;

General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;

Feasibility studies and options appraisals;

Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates;

Preparation of fee estimates;

Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians.

Your Team Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the South West & Wales is made up of more than 120 engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients. The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with a culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. This experience should include the following:

Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office;

Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects;

Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures (ideally including new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure);

Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes;

Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design;

Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures;

Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;

Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.

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 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

- Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

- We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing

- Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.

Flex your time

- WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and bank holiday entitlement options.

Your development

- Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Professional Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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.

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