Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Structures

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking Graduates for our Building Structures teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.

Structural Engineers in the Buildings Sector work collaboratively with architects and other consultants to develop coordinated designs for the built environment. The role requires a broad range of skills and includes a wide variety of tasks from the technical tasks, like carrying out calculations manually or using analysis software and producing BIM models and drawings;
You will also be involved in creative duties, such as developing innovative designs or new processes.

A little bit more about your role and the team…

Graduates working in our Structural Engineering teams begin contributing to activities our Structural Engineers are part of from day one, initially with close support from more experienced engineers. Graduates who join our teams, will gradually develop more independence through a combination of hands‑on experience and structured training, and will become mentors to more junior colleagues.

You will be embedded in multidisciplinary teams and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to real‑world challenges and innovative solutions.

• London

Our teams work on some of the most prestigious assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:

• The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate
• Newfoundland Tower
• Elephant and Castle Town Centre
• London Bridge Station
• Birmingham Sports Hub, Elison Institute
• Old Oak Common and High Speed Rail Station
• Durley Chine Sustainability Hub
• Bournemouth;
  Confidential Research Campus, Southampton
• The Babbage Building – a new Engineering department for the University of Plymouth.
• New Energy Centres in Barking, Colchester and Bradford and a variety of Defence Projects
• Catterick Health Centre
• RAAC Surveys and remedial Design

Our Structural Engineers design structural frames and components for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings using materials like concrete, steel, masonry, and timber. They collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams to ensure functional and aesthetic structural designs. Preparing technical documentation, including drawings and calculations, ensuring compliance with building codes and client requirements.

Attending site visits involves coordinating with contractors and engineers, addressing design queries during construction. Promoting sustainable design practices, supporting the use of low‑carbon materials and efficient systems while meeting regulatory standards. As well as utilising software such as Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, Tekla, Rhino, and structural analysis tools for modelling and coordination.

• Reviewing architectural plans and proposing structural solutions.
• Performing load assessments and structural calculations.
• Drafting and updating structural drawings and BIM models.
• Attending design coordination meetings with architects and MEP teams.
• Visiting construction sites to inspect structural elements and report findings.
• Carrying out appraisals of existing buildings and reporting on their current condition and suitability for adaptation.
• Responding to queries from contractors and other design consultants.
• Researching innovative materials, construction methods and design techniques.

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.