Engineer/Senior Engineer – Advanced Structural Analysis

You will be part of a global team of experts delivering innovative engineering solutions on major projects that shape the built environment and transform society.

WSP UK & Ireland is looking for an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join our Advanced Structural Analysis Team, part of the Building Specialists Group of Property & Buildings. Our team provides specialist technical support across complex, high‑profile, multi‑disciplinary projects in the UK and globally. We work across a diverse portfolio including tall buildings, stadia, long‑span roofs, transport hubs, and critical infrastructure, developing structural solutions that are both resilient to extreme events and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced structural models using finite element analysis (FEA) for complex engineering problems
• Undertake detailed analysis of structures under a range of loading scenarios, including nonlinear and dynamic behaviour
• Contribute to structural fire engineering assessments and performance‑based design approaches
• Carry out advanced structural analysis for complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Develop high‑fidelity FEA models of concrete and steel structures, applying appropriate material constitutive models
• Support the development of innovative and efficient structural solutions
• Contribute to research and development initiatives within the team
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical reports and presentations
• Engage with clients and project teams when required, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant industry experience in structural engineering or advanced analysis
• Experience in dynamic structural behaviour and conventional structural design principles
• Good understanding of FEA principles and applications
• Knowledge of Eurocode and familiarity with international standards (e.g. ASCE)
• Familiarity with design for extreme loading conditions
• Experience with analysis software such as ABAQUS, ETABS and SAP2000
• Experience with scripting or programming (e.g. Python)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• MSc, MEng or PhD specialising in areas such as nonlinear structural dynamics, structural fire engineering, fracture mechanics, progressive collapse, wind or seismic engineering
• Awareness of UK Building Regulations (e.g. Approved Document B) in relation to structural fire
• Proficiency in tools such as Rhino/Grasshopper and CAD software
• Exposure to design of tall buildings or long‑span structures
• A proactive mindset and strong appetite for learning and developing new skills

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