Shire Jobs

• Responsible for the day-to-day design and project management of the project, working in a Project Manager and/or Lead Engineer role.

• Responsible for leading the technical design delivery of the WSP multi-disciplinary team, who also will work under the design management of the Associate.

• Operational responsibility for the WSP complying with the client’s technical project requirements, leading day to day client liaisons and with have overall design responsibility for all structural design works on the project.

• Responsible for administering the contract and undertaking financial management of the project, in conjunction to our finance teams.

• Responsible for day-to-day management/support and mentoring of the WSP technical staff on the project and will be work under the direction and support of the WSP Lead Project Manager and WSP Project Director.

• Responsible for overseeing and managing a small number of engineers and technicians working directly on their projects. Manage their time and provide technical support to junior team members as part of their training and development.

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

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!

#WeAreWSP

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.

• Will be a ‘Chartered Engineer’, and able to demonstrate relevant post qualification experience through a range of projects;

• Undertakes continuing professional development and reports this to institution annually.

• Capable of running small-medium sized projects or a section of a large or technical complex project. Unless it is a significant large project, they would expect to be involved in several projects at any given time and be able to manage their time accordingly.

• Have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to attend external project team meetings and design workshops and demonstrate a level of seniority and authority in front of clients in relation to the structural design and wider building design issues.

• Understand the skills of other professionals in the construction team and can work as an effective member of a diverse team. Manages the interfaces and exchanges of information with other disciplines.

• Has experience of the commercial delivery of project elements with a total / combined annual fee income of at least £200k per annum to time and budget including monthly financial reviews of WIP, forecasting and invoicing;

• Understands the scope of contract that is in operation and supports Project Managers in substantiating variations and resolving contractual disputes.

• 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;

• Be able to demonstrate an ability to build relationships with clients and architects to promote business growth and supports the preparation of bids.

• Demonstrates experience of the coaching of at least two Graduate Engineers as an approved Institution Mentor/Delegated Engineer.