Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

DescriptionWhat 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...Working on a variety of interesting projects encompassing Energy, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Heritage, Commercial, Industrial and the hospitality buildings sectors.Responsible for the efficient and compliant delivery of all structural engineering design on the project, lead the technical design delivery of the projectResponsible for coordination and interface to ensure the project is delivered with the client's technical project requirements, leading day to day client liaisons, design responsibility for all structural design works on the project.Supporting the team in administering the structural design, financial management of the project, team costs and performance.Responsible for day-to-day management/support and mentoring of the WSP technical structural engineering staff on the project and will be working under the direction and support of the WSP Lead Project Engineer and WSP Project Manager.Responsible for the checking and review aspects of all structural engineering work in accordance with WSP Business Management Systems/protocols and Structural Technical Reference Manuals, delegating to Senior Structural Engineers as required.Will be working towards "˜Chartered Engineer' status and will have undertaken a formal training review with a relevant professional Institution, or, a suitably experienced WSP mentor;If progressed through the "˜Apprentice route' will have achieved "˜Incorporated Engineer' status, or, as a minimum will be "˜EngTech' qualified with a recognised Institution;Demonstrates effective communication and inter-personal skills using written, oral and visual media.Demonstrates ability in writing letters/emails, summaries and reports, both factual and interpretative. Able to prepare and deliver presentations, project précis or design concepts, etc.knowledge of REVIT Structure in a manner which the structural design produced by WSP structural software packages can be coordinated and integrated into WSP REVIT Structures models.Developing an ability to conceive approximate scheme solutions to assess the viability of alternative materials and forms of construction.With supervision and guidance can solve structural engineering problems using a variety of suitable methods of analysis and media, including both traditional methods, using hand calculations, and computer analysis using proprietary software. Developing an understanding the of limitations of such techniques.Developing the ability to prepare materials and workmanship specifications and design reports.Demonstrates awareness of the relevant environmental and sustainability objectives, issues and legislation, and their influence on the design process and solutions adopted.Developing experience in construction techniques, construction plant and machinery, temporary support systems, material testing procedures, construction programmes, construction sequencing, etc. Visits sites on one or more construction projects.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...Experience of organising design reviews at key project stages;Developing experience of the role of hazard and risk assessments in avoiding or mitigating the potential risks posed by both construction materials and construction activities to site personnel, building users and the general public.Demonstrates ability to manage and lead through the programming and control of appropriate resources in the delivery of a part of projects;Developing experience in the technical delivery of project elements with a total/combined annual fee income of at least £25k per annum to time and budgetEnsures that any issues with potential to impact on programme and / or scope are identified and communicated internally;Shares knowledge learnt during the delivery of projects to improve discipline efficiency and productivity;Understands the scope of contract that is in operation and recognises the impact of any change to scope;Demonstrates experience of "˜buddying' at least one Graduate Engineer or Technicianact on programme and / or scope are identified and communicated internally;Shares knowledge learnt during the delivery of projects to improve discipline efficiency and productivity;Understands the scope of contract that is in operation and recognises the impact of any change to scope;Demonstrates experience of "˜buddying' at least one Graduate Engineer or TechnicianImagine 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.#LI-JP1

Created: 2025-03-11