Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
About the Role
As a Senior/Principal Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of civil and bridge engineering projects and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Bridge design, both in the UK and overseas
- Bridge management
- Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
- General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
- Feasibility studies and options appraisals
- Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies and outline cost estimates
- Preparation of fee estimates
- Supervision of junior members of the team and CAD technicians
Team and Projects
We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors and private sector clients.
Qualifications
It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. It is expected that this experience will include the following:
- Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment, gained from working on both construction sites and the design office
- Practical knowledge and experience of project management of bridge projects
- Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of structures. Ideally this should include new build, maintenance, assessment and strengthening of bridges and civil structures infrastructure
- Proven working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW) in relation to structural schemes
- 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 bridge structures
- Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM
- Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Health & Wellbeing: access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym benefits and comprehensive menopause support.
Flexibility: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave and use of bank holiday entitlement.
About Us
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.
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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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