Senior/Principal Engineer - Structural Investigation

WSP•Bristol, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its growing Structures Investigation Group (SIG). The team plans, organizes, carries out, and reports on inspections and investigations of a wide range of structures, helping clients understand structural condition, deterioration, and appropriate asset-management actions. The group also has expertise in managing post-tensioned structures for major clients in the UK and overseas. The role is part of WSP’s project delivery network and involves managing teams to meet client briefs. The engineer will identify and prioritize investigations; plan, organize, execute, and report on work; program resources and projects; and liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other technical disciplines to deliver innovative work within time and cost constraints. The position may provide cover for the team leader, review quality, contribute to technical excellence and innovation, and mentor and support junior staff. The role includes delivering studies and inspection and investigation reports for engineered structures at locations across the UK. It also involves preparing proposals and work scopes, overseeing site activities and laboratory-testing schedules, approving method statements and risk assessments, checking reports and CAD drawings, and carrying out project governance and management tasks. Opportunities may include supporting large-scale projects in the UK or overseas. WSP offers hybrid working, with the option to work from home two days a week, and supports employees’ professional development.

Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a relevant associated field.
Membership of a professional institution such as ICE, IStructE, BINDT, or similar.
Appreciation of the environmental implications of works and knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
Experience managing and delivering Design and Build contracts while working with contractors.
Working knowledge of contract procurement and experience with specification, supervision, and contract administration, including NEC contracts.
Working knowledge of highway and railway design standards, Eurocodes, and design software packages.
Experience in inspection, investigation, management, design, and assessment of highway or railway structures and assets, including procurement and management of structural investigations.

Nice To Haves

BICS competence or working towards it.

Responsibilities

Deliver studies and inspection and investigation reports for engineered structures, planning, organizing, executing, and reporting on site work to meet client briefs.
Prepare proposals and work scopes, including pricing and programming.
Prepare management studies, including prioritizing structures for further work.
Review and approve method statements and risk assessments for site activities.
Plan and undertake structure inspections and investigations, and supervise subcontractors and third parties where necessary.
Review and approve schedules for laboratory testing of material samples.
Check and approve CAD drawings and text for factual, interpretive, and summary reports.
Carry out project governance, administration, and management tasks as required.
Exercise independent engineering judgment and provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Manage delivery of suitable programmes of work and contribute to technical excellence and innovation across the team.
Demonstrate compliance with health and safety responsibilities.
Identify and prioritize structural investigations, and program resources and projects to support timely delivery.
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other technical disciplines to deliver work within time and cost constraints.
Provide cover for the team leader during leave or absence, and review quality to maintain service and output in line with client requirements.
Mentor and manage junior staff, support their career development, and guide, supervise, and direct team members on technical matters.

Benefits

Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
Thrive health and wellbeing programme.
Virtual GP service.
Reasonable workplace adjustments.
Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
Menopause support package.
WSP My Hour, allowing one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time.
Part-time and flexible working arrangements.
Option to purchase additional leave.
Ability to use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.
Training, mentoring, and support towards Chartership.
Support towards professional and personal career goals.