Senior / Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures

Job Description

WSP is a leading engineering firm offering an opportunity to design structural solutions across diverse sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, retail and rail. The role is based in Birmingham with our Structures Midlands team of over 20 people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural engineering design for discrete work packages, producing reports, calculation packages and specifications.
• Supervise technicians in the production of 3D models and drawings that communicate structural solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Communicate design solutions verbally, through sketching, drawing, writing and presentations.
• Visit sites to conduct construction phase inspections and assess existing structures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, progressing towards Chartered status (MIStructE / MICE).
• Working knowledge of structural engineering principles and Eurocodes.
• Understanding of analytical techniques and design software.
• Interest in low‑carbon design and embodied carbon assessment.
• Proactive, responsible, and supportive of less experienced team members.
• Security clearance prior to appointment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy, flexible hours, WSP My Hour, part‑time and flexible arrangements, access to wellbeing programmes, training and mentoring, and an inclusive working environment.

Equal Opportunity

WSP encourages 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.