Principal Structural Engineer – Building Structures

Responsible for the efficient and compliant delivery of all structural engineering design on the project, leading the technical design delivery of the project. Responsible for coordination and interface to ensure the project is delivered with the client’s technical project requirements, leading day-to-day client liaisons and design responsibility for all structural design works on the project. Supporting the team in administering the structural design, financial management of the project, team costs, and performance. Responsible for day-to-day management/support and mentoring of the WSP technical structural engineering staff on the project and will be working under the direction and support of the WSP Lead Project Engineer and WSP Project Manager. Responsible for the checking and review aspects of all structural engineering work in accordance with WSP Business Management Systems/protocols and Structural Technical Reference Manuals, delegating to Senior Structural Engineers as required. Minimum Qualifications: Will be working towards ‘Chartered Engineer’ status and will have undertaken a formal training review with a relevant professional Institution, or, a suitably experienced WSP mentor. If progressed through the ‘Apprentice route’ will have achieved ‘Incorporated Engineer’ status, or, as a minimum will be ‘EngTech’ qualified with a recognised Institution. Demonstrates effective communication and inter-personal skills using written, oral and visual media. Demonstrates ability in writing letters/emails, summaries and reports, both factual and interpretative. Able to prepare and deliver presentations, project précis or design concepts, etc. Knowledge of REVIT Structure in a manner which the structural design produced by WSP structural software packages can be coordinated and integrated into WSP REVIT Structures models. Developing an ability to conceive approximate scheme solutions to assess the viability of alternative materials and forms of construction. With supervision and guidance can solve structural engineering problems using a variety of suitable methods of analysis and media, including both traditional methods, using hand calculations, and computer analysis using proprietary software. Developing an understanding of the limitations of such techniques. Developing the ability to prepare materials and workmanship specifications and design reports. Demonstrates awareness of the relevant environmental and sustainability objectives, issues and legislation, and their influence on the design process and solutions adopted. Developing experience in construction techniques, construction plant and machinery, temporary support systems, material testing procedures, construction programmes, construction sequencing, etc. Visits sites on one or more construction projects. Organises design reviews at key project stages. Developing experience of the role of hazard and risk assessments in avoiding or mitigating the potential risks posed by both construction materials and construction activities to site personnel, building users, and the general public. Demonstrates ability to manage and lead through the programming and control of appropriate resources in the delivery of a part of projects. Developing experience in the technical delivery of project elements with a total/combined annual fee income of at least £25k per annum to time and budget. Ensures that any issues with potential to impact on programme and/or scope are identified and communicated internally. Shares knowledge learnt during the delivery of projects to improve discipline efficiency and productivity. Understands the scope of contract that is in operation and recognises the impact of any change to scope. Demonstrates experience of ‘buddying’ at least one Graduate Engineer or Technician.

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