Structural Forensics Specialist

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WSP is looking for a Structural Forensics Specialist to join our Building Structures design team.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Conduct structural assessments of existing buildings and infrastructure to evaluate their capacity and performance under various loads and environmental conditions.
• Prepare scope and specification documentation for specialist contractors to undertake destructive and non-destructive testing on existing buildings to assess condition and service life, and prepare detailed interpretive reports.
• Conduct thorough forensic investigations of structural failures, including site inspections, documentation of evidence, and analysis of relevant data.
• Utilize advanced engineering analysis techniques to assess the condition of existing structures and identify underlying causes of failures.
• Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations for repair or remediation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, contractors, and other engineers, to develop repair strategies that address structural deficiencies while complying with applicable codes and regulations.
• Design and specify structural repair solutions using cutting-edge methodologies, materials, and techniques, ensuring durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Stay current with industry developments, standards, and best practices related to forensic engineering and structural repair techniques.
• The role will include travel to sites across UAE and KSA, as required.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• A recognized international qualification (ex: PE or CEng), with a specialization in structural engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in forensic engineering, with a focus on investigating structural failures and designing repair solutions.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE or similar is preferred.
• Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to structural design and repair.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw sound conclusions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, including the coordination of multiple tasks and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics and standards in all aspects of work.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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