Structural Analyst - Civil and Bridge Engineering

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We are seeking an experienced Engineer/Senior Engineer to join our growing team of advanced structural analysts in the Bridges Team in Basingstoke. You will be pivotal in driving the quality and timeliness of the service we provide and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Designing bridges, for national and international projects.
• Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments.
• Using FEA and other structural analysis software.
• Using parametric modelling and analysis techniques.
• Developing and using automation tools for structural analysis and other aspects of project delivery.
• General civil and structural engineering and analysis support to other teams.
• Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments.

The Bridges team is busy with large national and international projects for highway and rail bridge engineering work for a variety of clients, including local authorities, Contractors, private developers, and public-sector clients. Current work includes bridge/tunnel design and assessment using FEA and scripting to perform linear and nonlinear analyses. The position is predominantly office based but some travel may be required occasionally for site visits, inspections, or to attend meetings.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer or working towards chartership. You will have a good degree (Bachelors or Masters) or PhD in Bridge or Civil Engineering or a related subject. It is expected that your skills and experience will include the following:

• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained working on both construction sites and the design office;
• Experience of finite element analysis and structural analysis software packages such as LUSAS, MIDAS Civil, Robot Structural Analysis Pro, SuperSTRESS and AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design.
• Scripting and automation using Python, VBScript or JavaScript.
• Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects;
• 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 bridges.
• Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure;
• A problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• BiM and BRiM systems, processes and software.
• Office 365, Digital tools and ways of working.
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.

Other relevant skills or experience that would be advantageous include:

• Experience of coding using other programming languages such as C++, C#.Net, VB.Net, Octave or MathCAD.
• Experience of other FEA and structural analysis software such as Sofistik, Ansys, Abaqus, CSI Bridge, ETABS.
• Experience of using Grasshopper or Dynamo and AutoCAD, Rhino or Revit.

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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 & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.