Senior Engineer - Building Structures

Job Summary

Senior Engineer – Building Structures (Full‑time). Responsible for the technical design and delivery of schemes from inception through to handover to the client.

• Develop innovative and sustainable designs from concept for UK and international multi‑disciplinary projects, including high‑rise, stadia/arenas, urban regeneration, healthcare, commercial & mixed‑use, major refurbishment, data centres.
• Participate in tender bids and business development opportunities.
• Agree fees and contribute to the management and commercial position on projects.
• Exercise independent judgement to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and support their progress toward Chartership.
• Own and lead the design process, encouraging team to deliver required solutions on programme and providing technical review, mentoring and advice.
• Manage processes to resolve technical issues and risks in a timely, cost‑effective manner.
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external consultants, stakeholders and clients.
• Provide sustainable structural solutions from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Provide specialist advice on sustainable design, net‑zero carbon, MMC & DfMA.
• Report to a senior member of the team and work on high‑profile multi‑disciplinary development projects across the UK and internationally.

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered or following a path to chartership (IStruct
  
  E or ICE).
• Solid experience in structural engineering design across all materials.
• Detailed working knowledge of national codes and standards.
• Proven understanding of the design process with working knowledge of brief/scope documents and experience in producing calculations.
• Experience with structural design software: ETABS, RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer & Tedds.
• Experience with Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper is beneficial.
• Experience working with clients and contractors to achieve technical solutions.
• Enthusiasm and passion for engineering and a desire to work in an innovative dynamic environment.

• Hybrid working policy – work from home up to two days a week.
• Work‑life balance support including “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Health & wellbeing programmes:
  Thrive, Virtual GP service, gym‑flex scheme, comprehensive menopause support.
• Flexible working arrangements, part‑time roles, and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring and support for Chartership.

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, and we will accommodate any workplace adjustments needed during the application process.