Senior Structural Engineer (Highways)

A little more about your role

The role is based from our WSP Shrewsbury office, with flexible working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working. There is also the potential for the role to be based in Birmingham, with travel to Shropshire required on a regular basis.

As a Senior Structural Engineer within our team your role will be varied but will include taking the lead on bridge maintenance designs - including scheme investigations, feasibility studies, detailed design, tender input, site inspections an construction supervision and assessment.

Other roles and responsibilities will include:

• Inspection of structures to DMRB and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures.
• Provision of technical input to the agreement of project briefs, proposals, and deliverables with Project Managers.
• Carrying out the checking, certifying (AIP's) and authorising for issue, designs, documents, and reports.
• Manage the delivery of technical outputs of project teams.
• Demonstrate compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities
• Be an active and collaborative team member, and work with other disciplines, including the Client team.
• Contribute to technical excellence and innovation within team.
• Potential for line management and mentoring opportunities.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Full Member of relevant professional body, CEng or IEng, or supporting evidence to demonstrate an advanced application for future submission.
• Experience working as a Structural Engineer with a focus on bridges and other highways structures.
• Evidence of being independently responsible for delivering complex projects.
• A commitment to working collaboratively and innovation.