Senior Engineer - Structural
This role is to work as part of an engineering team, taking a senior role in project work, focused on
production and liaison with the WSP in India ME Team and mentoring and coaching junior members of
the team.
Core Functions
Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Local iCRC Head of Structures
Work with WSP in India ME Team to assemble a design specification compliant with the employers’ requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date
Agree and monitor scope of works with the Local iCRC Head of Structures
Clearly define building requirements and purpose of use with the Local iCRC Head of Structures and WSP in India ME Team to allow detailed design
Carry out detailed design to WSP in India and codal standard requirements, QA and technical review and sign off by the Local iCRC Head of Structures, including complex calculations and co-ordination issues
Review and monitor the production of calculations including QA, technical reviews and sign off
Ensure that information for project delivery plan is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP in India ME Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions
Provide documentary information via the WSP in India ME Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP in India ME Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions
Provide documentary information via the WSP in India ME Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadline.
Deal with the day to day queries from the WSP in India ME Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for construction activity
Report to the WSP in India ME Team in association with the Local CRC Head of Structures any variance between the works constructed and the design intent
Lead the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme.
Follow in full the document control, QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, coach junior staff in their usage.
Key Competencies / Skills
Mandatory skills
Raise the level of technical competence within the teams
Implement delivery and quality measurement processes
Promote technical excellence in all our projects
Undertake technical reviews and contribute to the concept design
Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of iCRC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement
Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP in India ME Team, communicating openly about project progress
Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams
Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes
Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader
Identify and flag additional resource requirement to the Local iCRC Head of Structures
Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines
Desired Skills
The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Building Structures with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record
The applicant should ideally have obtained Chartered Engineer status or equivalent, possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management, communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by work load
Good presentation skills are also required
Must be fully conversant with technical structural software, such as RAM, CSC, ETABS, SAFE and STAAD
A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential
Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology
The candidate should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body.
It is desirable that the candidate has obtained British Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
Experience: 8+years.
BGV:
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.