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WSP USA Assistant Engineer (Bridges) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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 it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our BRIDGES business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Bridges | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/bridges)

Your new role, what's involved?

This position will see you undertake engineering activities within the Manchester Bridges Team, in respect of both design and consultancy services, predominantly in the design, assessment or inspection of highway and rail-related structures.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering specific civil/structural engineering tasks and contributing to the civil engineering input to multi disciplinary infrastructure engineering projects;

  • Maintenance of own working knowledge across aspects of civil/structural engineering and contribute to developing WSP company expertise;

  • Build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners and clients, and contribute to marketing of company to potential customers;

  • Observation of all company Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental commercial and project management disciplines and procedures, as relevant to tasks undertaken.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

  • Have an MEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering degree and have some relevant post-graduate experience in Railways and Bridges Projects.

  • Are highly motivated, and able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision;

  • Are already committed to personal and professional development;

  • Possess good team-working skills, particularly in relation to the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects;

  • Have excellent communication skills at all levels, both in oral presentations and written reports;

  • Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.

YOUR TEAM

Our Civil and Bridge Engineering team in Manchester is made up of 50 engineers, technicians and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s vibrant city centre office, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and city centre amenities.

We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors, HS2 and private sector clients.

The variety of projects and skills within our team, together with our culture of learning, development and support, will give you fantastic opportunities to broaden your experience and skills across all sectors.

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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!

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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.

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