Associate – Building Structures

Overview

In this Associate role within WSP’s Building Structures team, you’ll lead the delivery of structural schemes from concept to handover, shaping iconic projects. You’ll work across high-rise, arenas, urban regeneration, healthcare, and other sectors, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and driving technical leadership. The position offers exposure to international projects, tendering, and client-facing opportunities, with mentoring for junior staff and a path toward Chartership. You’ll thrive in a diverse, innovative culture and influence sustainable design through MMC and net-zero ambitions.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• hybrid working policy
• inclusive culture
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP
• Gymflex scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and delivery from inception to handover
• Provide technical leadership on multi-disciplinary design projects
• Take part in tender bids and business development
• Manage commercial aspects and fee arrangements
• Resolve technical issues with independent judgement
• Mentor and develop junior team members toward Chartership
• Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, and consultants
• Provide sustainable structural solutions and advise on net-zero / MMC & DfMA

Key requirements

• Proven design delivery on major multi-disciplinary projects; concept through inception
• Project management and technical delivery leadership experience on medium to large schemes
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills
• Commercial and technical project management experience using appropriate tools
• Team management experience and day-to-day operations
• Lead client contact for consultancy services and stakeholder management
• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline
• Chartered (MIStructE / MICE)
• Solid experience in structural engineering design across materials
• Knowledge of national codes and standards
• Experience with ETABS, RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds
• Experience with Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper

• Strong communication of technical and non-technical information
• Relationship building with stakeholders and clients
• Mentoring and coaching of junior staff
• ETABS
• RAM Structural System
• Tekla Structural Designer

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