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Senior Engineer - Bridges and Highway Structures at WSP in the UK
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it is vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…
YOUR NEW ROLE WHATS INVOLVED?
You will be part of a highly collaborative team in Norwich. As part of our Norfolk Structures team, comprising a wide network of Bridge Engineers both locally and across the UK, you will deliver interesting Highway Structures projects for our Norfolk County Council Client.
If you have a passion for engineering, but more importantly have a passion for innovation, looking to the future and adapting your work to meet the challenges of tomorrow, then we want to speak to you. The role offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development... for the ideal candidate.
YOUR TEAM
All our Engineers take on project responsibility from the outset invariably owning their own projects from conception to construction. Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency. Based in the heart of the vibrant and historic city of Norwich, working in partnership with Norwich County Council (NCC), you will report to a Principal Engineer (which could be an NCC member of staff).
You Will
• Own and lead the design process, encouraging your and wider teams to deliver the right solutions to the agreed programme and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
• Manage projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote resource) and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget and meeting H&S, CDM, QA and technical review requirements.
• Participate in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise.
• Develop relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources as required.
• Agree fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
• Attend site to gather information and supervise schemes.
Our Team at WSP in Norwich is firmly Client-based and thrives on mutual respect and open communication. We pride ourselves on our professional dedication and enthusiasm for bridges and highway structures within Norfolk. We offer a supportive environment for career advancement and fulfilment of potential. We focus on being an attractive workspace, one that values everyone’s ideas and encourages professional development. Our workload is varied, one day you could be doing Principal Inspections, another day you could be assessing a complex historical bridge structure or an exciting new design project liaising with various stakeholders and working with third parties and contractors.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
• Chartered or nearly Chartered (ICE or IStructE).
• Recent, demonstrable experience in conducting design and assessment of highway structures in various materials using Eurocodes and the DMRB.
• Experience in undertaking feasibility studies, design, maintenance, and supervision of bridge related projects.
• Experience of leading the design, management and inspection of Highway Structures maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of highway construction and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.
• Excellent working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards, methods of working & Specification for Highway Works.
About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP
What’s In It For You
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date
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