Senior Engineer - Building Structures in London

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role will be based in our centrally located office on Chancery Lane. Our newly refurbished all-electric office provides a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff.

A little more about your role… You will be joining our expanding Building Structures team, as a full-time Senior Engineer, with responsibility for the technical design and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept, for a huge range of challenging UK and international multi-disciplinary design projects, ranging from high-rise, stadia / arenas, urban regeneration, healthcare, commercial & mixed use, major refurbishment, data centres, all with international, national and local architects.
• Participate in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise.
• Agree fees and contribute to the management and commercial position on projects.
• Exercise independent judgement and resolve technical issues.
• Have access to a world leading network of industry experts.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team working towards their Chartership.
• Select a mentor to assist in guiding your career.

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

• Own and lead the design process, encouraging yours and wider teams to deliver the right solutions to the agreed programme, and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
• Manage processes to ensure technical issues and risks are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients.
• Provide sustainable structural solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Provide specialist advice and design solutions to our clients on sustainable design, net zero carbon, MMC & DfMA.

Reporting to a senior member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high profile major multi-disciplinary development projects across the UK and internationally. We have a broad and well-developed client base spanning across Private and Public sectors and encompassing regional and national clientele.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered or following a path to Chartership (IStructE or ICE).
• Solid experience in structural engineering design in all materials.
• Detailed working knowledge of national codes and standards.
• Proven understanding of the design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as experienced in producing calculations.
• Experience of working with structural design software packages such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer & Tedds.
• Experience in the use of Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper beneficial.
• Experience of working with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives in achieving a technical solution.
• Enthusiasm and passion for engineering and a desire to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.

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.

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.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.