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We are looking for people with the ability to make a difference, pro-actively manage requirements and risks and influence others to deliver successfully. Candidates must have excellent communication and problem solving skills along with demonstrable experience in structural design related to the delivery of development.
Our Structural team specialises in providing sustainable development solutions from site selection through to detailed design and implementation. To support our increasing workload with exciting new projects and prospects we are seeking to recruit across all senior grades to join our team based in Exeter. We will also consider Truro as a location.
The SW structural team has a wide variety of projects providing specialist advice to both private and public sector clients on healthcare, commercial, residential, defence, science and research and mixed-use development led and masterplanning projects. WSP in the SW provide holistic sustainable design, net zero carbon design, MMC and DfMA advice to clients and contractors, specialist basement, international retail and indoor velodrome, passivhaus pool and high rise expertise. The team takes a strategic lead role on many of our multi-disciplinary projects, and works closely with our MEP, civil engineering, planning, infrastructure design, transport and environmental teams.
A typical week would include:
- Contributing to innovative and sustainable structural engineering designs for a huge range of projects
- Liaising closely with architects and co-professionals at project inception to establish project briefs
- Taking a lead role managing WSP multi-disciplinary projects
- Helping support your structural team members and taking part in design, design reviews and staff development reviews
- Coordinating with mechanical & electrical engineers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects and other specialists
- Preparing feasibility and options studies, concept design through to detail structural designs
- Assessing sites and buildings for their potential for re-use
- Carrying out embodied carbon assessments to inform decision-making at all stages of projects
- Using our digital tools to improve design and delivery of projects
- Preparing bid documentation and sometimes assisting with submissions
- Enthusiasm for sustainable design and digital delivery
- A track record in the supervision of designs produced by junior colleagues
- Experience in design of a variety of building types and scales
- Direct experience of delivering efficiently in a BIM environment
- A relevant Degree (BEng/MEng or similar)
- Chartered (MIStructE)
- Experience of operating as a lead client contact for consultancy services and the fostering of excellent relationships with Clients and co-professionals
- Excellent communication skills, with a clear track record of presenting compelling written work in support of development proposals
- A high level of numeracy with strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking (essential).
- Significant experience and capability in financially and programme managing projects using appropriate business tools
- Experience of team management responsibilities including line management and day-to-day operations
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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.
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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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