Senior Structural Engineer; Maritime
Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Systems Engineer
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Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
A Little More About Your Role… WSP is seeking a Maritime Senior Structural Engineer to join the Port & Maritime team based in the UK. You will be working alongside senior team members contributing to the technical delivery of a wide range of UK based and international projects for a variety of clients, ranging from local authorities to private clients and international terminal operators.
You will have the opportunity to provide input to all stages of the project lifecycle, from inception through design and construction, to demolition, recycling, and reuse. You will be working closely with Early Career Professionals (ECPs) in Maritime team providing guidance and leading the delivery of design calculations, technical specifications, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with Eurocodes, international standards, and client requirements.
Also, our overseas projects often provide opportunities to travel, and you may be required to travel for short periods of time. You will work in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, enthusiasm, and empathy are highly valued. With support and guidance of our team members, you will have an opportunity to broaden your existing skills and knowledge which will support you on your career path with WSP.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
- Have a BEng/ MEng in Civil Engineering or similar/related qualification
- Have achieved chartership (ICE/ IStruct
E or similar) or actively working towards - A background in undertaking the design and analysis for maritime and associated structures
- Knowledge of undertaking inspections, surveys and rehabilitation assignments
- Are experienced in using engineering software (i.e., LUSAS, STAAD Pro, SAP
2000, Robot, WALLAP, TEDDS, AutoCAD etc.) - Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Check and produce quality technical outputs and solutions
- Successfully lead a small team or medium sized project and task for a multi-disciplinary project
- Have proficient use of MS office-based software
- Are personable, approachable, enthusiastic, and empathetic
- Demonstrate commitment to collaboration, learning and team working
- Are organised, disciplined, and show a structured and consistent approach to your way of working
- Interested in digitalisation and innovation
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
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