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Assistant Engineer​/Engineer - Civil

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: WSP in the UK & Ireland
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?



Job Description

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.

A Little More About Your Role…

As an Assistant Engineer / Engineer, you will be pivotal in delivering 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 supervise and support junior team members.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Bridge design
  • Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments
  • General civil and structural engineering support to other teams
  • Feasibility studies and options appraisals
  • Preparation of specifications, reports and health and safety risk assessments
  • Preparation of fee estimates
  • Supervision of junior members of the team
Your team…

Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in the South West & Wales is made up of more than 120 engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.

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.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

  • MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers, signed off against most attributes and are approaching chartership
  • Experience of bridge design, maintenance or assessment
  • Experience of Eurocodes or sector-specific codes and standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, DMRB)
  • Interest in finite element analysis software and parametric design techniques
  • Commercial awareness and appreciation of managing costs
  • Good report-writing skills
  • Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of others
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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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…
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