Senior Structural Engineer - Energy Projects

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What you will do

• Responsible for contributing in a senior role to the efficient and compliant delivery of all structural engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the WSP Principal Structural Engineer and Lead Project Engineer.
• Responsible for ensuring a quality technical design delivery output, technical governance and quality and coordination and interface within a multi discipline project team.
• Responsible for day-to-day engineering design support, client liaisons in relation to day-to-day structural engineering issues and with have design responsibility for parts of the structural design works on the project.
• Assisting and supporting the Principal or Lead Structural Engineer in administering the structural design aspects of the contract, financial management of the design costs and team performance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Preferably achieved Chartered Engineer status, or as a minimum, will have all required attributes signed off and will be in the final preparations for Chartered Review with a recognised professional Institution.
• If progressed through the Apprentice route will have achieved Incorporated Engineer status, or at minimum will be EngTech qualified with a recognised Institution.
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills using written, oral and visual media. Ability to prepare reports, design concepts, and presentations.
• Developed drawing and sketching skills to illustrate concept appraisals, feasibility studies and final design details.
• Ability to solve structural engineering problems with limited supervision using a variety of analysis methods, including hand calculations and computer analysis with appropriate understanding of their limitations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant standards, codes of practice, specifications and their requirements on projects.
• Knowledge of properties and behavior of steel, concrete, masonry and timber; understanding material selection principles.
• Experience in construction techniques, plant and machinery, temporary support systems, material testing procedures, construction programmes and sequencing, ideally with site experience on construction projects.

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities 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: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour initiative to take one hour per day for personal activities and flexible leave options.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and support for Chartership and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Here at WSP 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 leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and request workplace adjustments as needed.