Job Description
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To find out more about our BRIDGES business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Bridges | WSP
The team are looking for a Senior or Principal Bridge Engineer to join our team in Basingstoke.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
* Bridge design;
* Bridge strengthening and repair, inspections and assessments;
* General civil and structural engineering support to other teams;
* Preparation of documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments, scheme designs and drawings, scheme feasibility studies;
* Checking drawings and supervision of CAD technicians.
Qualifications:
It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer. It is expected that this experience will include the following:
* Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, strengthening or assessment;
* Practical knowledge and experience of project management;
* Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and/or Network Rail Standards;
* Understanding and experience of use of Eurocodes and their application to bridge design;
* Experience of design in or assessment of steel, reinforced or prestressed concrete bridge structures;
* Experience of grillage, space frame and finite element analysis software packages such as LUSAS, Superstress and SAM;
* Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential, plus a willingness to adapt to new challenges and to actively participate in the development of the bridges team.
YOUR TEAM
The Bridges team is busy with highway and rail bridge engineering work for a variety of clients, including local authorities, Contractors, private developers and public-sector clients.
You will be driving the quality and timeliness of the service we provide and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to mentor and support more-junior team members.
The position is predominantly office based but some travel may be required occasionally for site visits, inspections, or to attend meetings.
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About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
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.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr