# Principal Structural Engineer – Underground Structures

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: London
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer with a proven track record in the design and delivery of underground structures, including tunnels, shafts, and associated works.

The Role:

- Lead structural design for underground structures such as tunnels, shafts, and related works from concept through detailed design and construction phases.

- Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for underground projects.

- Ensure compliance with relevant design standards and guidance (e.g., Eurocodes, BS codes, ITA guidelines, and applicable local regulations).

- Undertake and review structural analyses including load assessments, ground-structure interaction modelling, and design of temporary and permanent support systems.

- Collaborate with geotechnical teams to integrate ground behaviour considerations into structural solutions.

- Manage technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating inputs from civil, geotechnical, and environmental teams.

- Provide expert advice on construction methods, structural risk management, and material selection for underground works.

- Conduct site inspections, supervise construction activities, and provide technical input during tunnelling and shaft sinking operations.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal training programmes and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

- Support business development through proposal preparation, client engagement, and participation in industry conferences.

- Promote health, safety, and equality in all aspects of work, adhering to company policies and values.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (postgraduate qualification desirable).

- Extensive experience in structural design for underground shafts and tunnels, including temporary and permanent works.

- Strong understanding of structural behaviour under complex loading conditions and ground-structure interaction.

- Familiarity with tunnelling methods (e.g., TBM, NATM, SCL) and shaft sinking techniques.

- Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, MIDAS, Robot, or similar) and integration with geotechnical modelling tools.

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

- Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Eurocodes
- BS codes
- ITA guidelines
- STAAD.Pro
- MIDAS
- Robot

### Nice to have
- postgraduate qualification
- tunnelling methods
- shaft sinking techniques
- geotechnical modelling tools

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