Overview

Senior Structural Engineer - Building Structures at WSP

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You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team as a Senior Engineer; you will play a key role in the management of our projects and supporting the technical leadership within our team and in the delivery of our designs from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client.

What you will do

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a wide range of challenging projects, including major hospital redevelopments, universities, and international projects with national and local architects, as well as more immediate surveys, inspections and reporting for clients.
• Take a key leadership role in managing single and multi-disciplinary design projects from concept through to detailed design, coordinating with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants.
• Contribute to ongoing success and help build a growing order book.

You’ll be joining a team of diverse and talented individuals who work together to:

• Take a strategic lead on large multi-disciplinary projects and provide bespoke structural solutions to niche and architecture-led concept designs.
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.
• Create forward-looking design solutions embracing the latest digital techniques and technologies.
• Provide sustainable development solutions from site selection through to detailed design and construction.
• Provide specialist advice and design solutions addressing sustainable design and net zero carbon aspirations and supporting development of MMC & DfMA solutions.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Successful design delivery, particularly at concept design and project inception stages, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to improve working practices and outcomes, proactively manage requirements and risks, and influence others to deliver successfully.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership potential to communicate effectively with project team members, stakeholders and clients.

Our engineers are usually working towards Chartered status before reaching Senior Engineer level as a Chartered Engineer.

About career progression

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences; we encourage bringing your whole self to work. We celebrate integrity and respect, and support a culture of inclusion through employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing
We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including Virtual GP access, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time
WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. Part-time and flexible working, additional leave options, and bank holiday flex are available.

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

#WeAreWSP
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. Disability Confident commitment: we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom