Overview

Structural Engineer - Energy Projects role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join to apply for this position and contribute to a range of energy, renewable energy, healthcare, heritage, commercial, industrial and hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and compliant delivery of all certain parts of the structural engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the WSP Senior Engineer.
• Interface and coordinate across multi-discipline teams to ensure the client's technical requirements are met.
• Contribute to client liaison regarding day-to-day structural engineering issues and with design responsibility for parts of the structural design works.
• Advise the Senior Structural Engineer in administering the structural design aspects of the contract in a technical capacity.
• Provide day-to-day engineering design support and technical mentoring to WSP Assistant and Graduate Engineers and junior structural technicians on the project.
• Produce and review technical aspects of the structural engineering design work, including design calculations, specifications and design packages in line with WSP standards and manuals.
• Apply knowledge of REVIT Structure to coordinate and integrate structural designs into WSP REVIT Structures models.
• Develop drawing and sketching skills to illustrate concept appraisals, feasibility studies and final design details.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Knowledge of REVIT Structure and ability to coordinate with WSP REVIT Structures models.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status, with formal training review or mentorship in place; Apprentices may have Incorporated Engineer or EngTech qualification.
• Ability to conceive approximate scheme solutions and assess viability of materials and construction forms.
• Capability to solve structural engineering problems using traditional hand calculations and computer analysis, understanding limitations of these techniques.
• Experience in preparing materials and workmanship specifications and design reports.
• Awareness of environmental and sustainability objectives, issues and legislation influencing design.
• Experience with construction techniques, site visits, temporary support systems, construction planning and sequencing.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, project briefs or design concepts.
• Experience in mentoring at least one Graduate Engineer or Technician.
• Experience organizing design reviews at key project stages; awareness of hazard and risk assessments to mitigate construction risks.
• Ability to manage and lead through programming and control of resources for delivery of a project part; communicate any scope or programme impacts internally.
• Understand the scope of contract and the impact of any changes to scope.

About Us & Benefits

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities near and far. We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 72,800+ people and 9,000+ professionals across the UK & Ireland.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (home two days a week) and modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging with a culture of integrity, inclusion and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing through Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flexible working options, part-time arrangements, additional leave purchase, and bank holiday time flexibility.
• Your development and Chartership support through training and mentoring.

EEO Statement We positively 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: we will interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.