WSP in the UK & Ireland
Senior Bridges Engineer
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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…
At WSP, we're proud to have retained our long-standing Professional Services Contract with Shropshire Council, a partnership that has developed over more than 23 years. As part of the Shropshire Alliance, working collaboratively alongside Shropshire Council and Kier, we deliver a diverse programme of infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference to local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our bridges and structures team. You'll help deliver work ranging from bridge maintenance and structural assessments to major infrastructure improvements and strategic asset management.
The role is based from our Shrewsbury office, with flexible working offering a blend of office and home working. We would also welcome applications from candidates based in Birmingham, with regular travel to Shropshire.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll take a leading role in bridge and highway structure projects, including:
- Leading bridge maintenance and renewal designs, from investigation and feasibility through to detailed design.
- Supporting tender activity, site inspections, construction supervision and structural assessment.
- Undertaking inspections in accordance with DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
- Providing technical input to project briefs, proposals and deliverables with Project Managers.
- Checking, certifying and authorising designs, documents, reports and Approval in Principle (AIP) submissions.
- Managing the delivery of technical outputs across project teams.
- Demonstrating compliance with health, safety, welfare and CDM responsibilities.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, the client team and delivery partners.
- Contributing to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Supporting line management and mentoring, where appropriate.
Your team
You'll be an integral part of a highly collaborative Shropshire team of approximately 75 people. We work across multi-asset teams, providing individual and cross-asset expertise to deliver projects, major programmes and strategic planning for our client.
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Our renewed contract creates exciting opportunities across infrastructure, economic growth, buildings management and project management. It also offers excellent prospects for career development within the wider WSP business. We're looking for people who share our ambition to deliver high-quality outcomes for the communities of Shropshire.
Our Shrewsbury office is located in a historic market town offering independent shops, restaurants and riverside walks along the River Severn, together with the flexibility to combine home and office working.
What We're Looking For
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, with CEng or IEng status, or evidence of advanced progress towards a future submission.
- Experience as a Structural Engineer, with a focus on bridges and other highway structures.
- Evidence of independently leading or delivering complex engineering projects.
- Strong technical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to innovation and technical quality.
We are open to applications from candidates who already hold a UK Skilled Worker visa and need to transfer their sponsorship to a new employer. Any sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will remain subject to the role, salary and individual meeting the relevant eligibility and immigration requirements.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all
Join our close-knit community of talented people 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 close to home and around the world.
Ready to make a difference? Join WSP and help shape the future of Shropshire's infrastructure.
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.
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.
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Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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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