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We believe in the power of creative engineering and we are passionate about detail. Our thriving design studios offer engineering professionals the chance to work with visionary clients and fantastic architects, and opportunities for fast-track rewarding careers.
We work internationally from collaborative hubs — providing stimulating working environments, varied and challenging projects, multicultural teams, and support for career development and learning new skills. Our current locations include London, Milan, Mumbai, Belgrade, Dubai, Singapore, Brighton, Bristol and Leeds.

We look for keen talented individuals who want to take on more responsibility and who are open to exploring new ways of working and approaches to engineering. For more experienced engineers, we offer the opportunity to help shape the evolution of the practice — literally designing their own futures.

Current vacancies

WANTED : EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER — ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced structural engineer with a proven track record in project delivery, team development, work-winning and client management. The post is based in Mumbai with Whitby Wood Pritamdasani (WWP).

As an Associate Director you will have the opportunity to contribute leading and shaping the structural engineering team.

A significant part of your role will be client facing and running projects. You would also be expected to contribute to the identification of new leads and securing new and repeat business. You will therefore need to be adept at engaging with clients and other professionals at the inception stage of projects and at using your engineering expertise to make a significant contribution to emerging design concepts.

We expect you to hold existing expertise in delivery of projects from inception through to completion, be able to run and manage resource in the delivery of these projects, hold existing client knowledge and have emerging, as well as selected, established relationships with the aim of growing these relationships to secure opportunities for WWP.

Minimum requirements …
— Excellent knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques and procedures, and structural principles
— Current experience of leading, managing and running structural engineering design projects as principal point of contact
— Wide-ranging experience in building structures in a number of market sectors
— A proven ability to establish structural design concepts and deliverable design schemes
— Established mentoring skills
— An understanding of project management principles and practices
— Emerging leadership skills, including in business development, client relationship management, technical leadership, team building and motivation
— Sound knowledge of construction contracts and professional agreements
— Experience in fee preparation and the agreeing of scopes of service
— Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write compelling proposals and deliver engaging presentations

Preferred qualifications …
— Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, Masters level preferred
— 15+ years’ experience in consultancy (or similar)
— Ability to understand and manage the inter-relationships between technical areas of expertise that would add value for our clients and assist in business development
— Have an understanding of and experience in the use of BIM

About Whitby Wood Pritamdasani

Whitby Wood Pritamdasani (WWP) is part of Whitby Wood. It is an international Anglo-Indian structural and civil engineering practice, based in Mumbai, London, Dubai and Belgrade.

WWP is led by Mukesh Pritamdasani, Mark Whitby and Sebastian Wood, who have worked together for over a decade, since meeting at the ground-breaking engineering consultancy Whitbybird, which merged with Ramboll in 2007.

They have combined experience of more than 100 years, and as engineers in various organisations, have designed more than 130 million sq ft of commercial/mixed use developments — including Ferrari World, AMC Multi-speciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, Amazon Hyderabad, Lodha Experia Mall at Pallava, Intellion IT Park at Navi Mumbai, Inorbit Mall, Commercial development at Pune for Malpani Estates, Marriot at Sahar T2, 51 Lime Street, BBC HQ and Tate Modern II amongst others.

WWP has a very strong residential portfolio of more than 30 million sq ft of works, and is working with all the top developers. Projects vary from a private single owned country villa to 240m tall residential buildings.


WANTED : STRUCTURES ASSOCIATE

Whitby Wood is looking for a structures associate who is passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. This is a terrific opportunity to join the lively London hub of a diverse and growing practice, taking responsibility for and nurturing a project team.

You will have the ability to solve practical problems and a willingness to use initiative and lead by example. You will also be experienced in successfully leading a technical team across a number of projects. Knowledge of current markets conditions would be an advantage. At Whitby Wood we offer a good work/life balance and support opportunities to participate in social value initiatives.

Key responsibilities and tasks …
— Technical and financial responsibility for multiple engineering projects
— Acting as a Whitby Wood ambassador to clients, reflecting the practice’s ethos and values — sustainability is at the heart of all our project work

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 8+ years’ experience, and min 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering discipline
— Chartered with ICE or IStructE
— An excellent understanding of engineering principles, and a portfolio of built projects


WANTED : EXCEPTIONAL SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Whitby Wood is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working senior structural engineer who is passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice — and contribute to overall business development through involvement in our internal development groups, such as diversity & inclusion.

You will need to be a dab hand with a pencil, and understand how to get your sketches built. You will also need to be able to command the respect of colleagues and clients, and experienced in successfully leading teams across a number of projects. This capability should be matched by excellent interpersonal skills, and a readiness to represent us at meetings with clients and architects.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 6-8 years’ experience
— Minimum one years’ experience at an established engineering practice in the UK
— Chartered with ICE or IstructE
— Strong interest in architecture and the relationship between structural engineering and architectural design
— Willingness to be involved in our internal development groups
— Ability and enjoyment in communicating with a pencil, taking sketch to constructed frame : understanding how one leads to the other
— A portfolio of built projects
— Proficiency in Revit, ETABS, SAFE and Rhino preferred


WANTED : TECHNICALLY-SAVVY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

As part of our 2024 graduate programme, we are looking for a technically strong, highly creative graduate structural engineer. You will need to be an effective communicator who can communicate well with a pencil and be willing to embrace our digital revolution. We’d also rather like you to be hard-working, a team player and looking for responsibility early. For our part, we promise that you’ll grow with us, fast.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— Minimum 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in a suitable engineering discipline
— Commitment to achieving chartership
— Strong interest in architecture and the relationship between structural engineering and architectural design
— Strong interest in learning what turns a bunch of drawings into an actual building
— Digitally savvy, preferably with programming skills
— A team player


WANTED : AWESOME SENIOR GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

We are looking for a senior geo-environmental/geologist consultant to join our interdisciplinary studio in London. You will be providing geo-environmental and contaminated land expertise in support of our engineering design services and collaborative projects. This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 5-8 years’ experience in geotechnical design
— Masters degree in environmental management, contaminated land or related subject
— Membership of relevant professional body
— Good knowledge of relevant technical guidance, legislation and appropriate best practice
— Strong competence in contaminated land assessment
— Proven experience in GIS and site investigation data management software
— Proven experience in writing and reviewing technical reports, including Phase I desk studies, Phase II intrusive investigations, detailed quantitative/qualitative risk assessments, human health risk assessments and remediation strategies
— Broad geotechnical understanding


WANTED : FORWARD-THINKING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working senior geotechnical engineer who is passionate about sustainability, and keen to work in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for the delivery of geotechnical services for a wide range of projects, often in collaboration with other disciplines at Whitby Wood. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, and a readiness to represent us at meetings with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 6-8 years’ experience in geotechnical design
— BEng/MEng (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering
— Chartered (CEng MICE) as a civil engineer or close to application, or equivalent
— Proven experience in Finite Element analysis, numerical modelling and infrastructure engineering
— Proven experience in the leadership of technical design teams on complex urban projects
— Experience in renewable and offshore geotechnical design an advantage


WANTED : EXCEPTIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Whitby Wood Pritamdasani is looking for passionate, hard-working structural design or senior engineers who are looking to grow with us in our Mumbai office.

Key responsibilities and tasks …
— The design of concrete/steel structures using various design methods
— Preparation of design criteria and design specifications
— Responsibility for the generation of structural loading schemes, and wind and seismic loading calculations
— The design of multi-story and high rise buildings

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— BE/BTech degree in civil engineering from a reputable institution, with ME/MTech desirable
— 3-8 years’ hands-on design experience in the design of foundations, and reinforced concrete and steel structures and substructures
— Sound technical understanding of structures
— Experience in the real estate industry preferred
— Working capabilities with software such as ETABS, SAFE and RCDC preferred


WANTED : EXCEPTIONAL BIM MODELLER – STRUCTURES

Whitby Wood Pritamdasani is looking for an exceptional, self-motivated structural BIM Modeller for our Mumbai office. We need a team player with a flexible outlook who is able to work independently with minimum supervision in a work environment where deadline change frequently, but still need to be met! Are you willing to widen your experience, knowledge base and leadership skills? Why not get in touch …

Key responsibilities and tasks …
— To lead the project automation process, supported by the Digital Lead
— Revit model start-up, creation and editing, plus creating project drawing lists
— BIM 360 Revit model publish/share/consume process
— Lead project Revit/Navis/BIMTrack review meetings, deliver quality reviews, issue final packages
— Make architectural model comparisons, highlighting differences
— Liaison with regional BIM teams, and co-ordinate with project managers and engineers to meet required deliverables
— Mentoring juniors, helping improve the skills of BIM team members
— Responsible for technical accuracy, correctness and timely delivery
— Resource planning

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— Diploma in civil engineering or ITI Trained Professional
— Minimum 4-6 years’ experience, ideally on major India, UK and Middle East projects
— Strong knowledge of Revit essential, including Revit Family Creation and Revit Production
— Robust knowledge of the structural design of buildings, and experience in multidisciplinary co-ordination
— Experience in the preparation of GA drawings, and project delivery from concept to IFC stage for large projects
— Knowledge of 3D modelling for concrete and steel structures
— Working capabilities with software such as Microsoft applications


WANTED : EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORT/MOBILITY CONSULTANT

Are you forward-thinking, hard-working and technically strong? As a result of our current work load and new project wins, we are looking for a talented transport/mobility consultant to join our growing civil engineering team. You will need to be an effective communicator and able to thrive on teamwork — delivering mobility and transport assessments for a wide range of projects, often in collaboration with other disciplines at Whitby Wood.

This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice — and contribute to overall business development through involvement in our internal development groups, such as diversity & inclusion.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 3+ years’ relevant industry experience
— Ideally, a 2:1 degree in relevant engineering field
— Experience in developing mobility strategies and the shaping of masterplans
— Knowledge of transport modelling software
— Understanding of road hierarchy and transport assessments
— A proactive approach, and willing to work on national and international schemes


WANTED : AWESOME FLOOD RISK ENGINEER

Are you dedicated, hard-working and passionate about sustainable civil engineering? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment? We need a flood risk engineer to join our multidisciplinary studio in London. You will be responsible for the delivery of a variety flood risk and drainage assessments and design solutions for a wide range of projects, across the UK and internationally, often with our structural and geotechnical teams working from multiple locations.

This is a terrific opportunity to join the London hub of a thriving practice — and contribute to overall business development through involvement in our internal development groups, such as diversity & inclusion.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 2+ years’ relevant industry experience
— Ideally, a 2:1 degree in flood risk management or a relevant engineering field
— Proficiency in hydrological assessments, and in hydraulic modelling software (Flood Modeller, TuFlow, etc.)
— Experience in carrying out Flood Risk Assessments for sites located in Flood Zone 3
— Experience in the design of sustainable urban drainage systems preferred
— A proactive approach, and willing to work on national and international schemes


WANTED : PROACTIVE BID CO-ORDINATOR

Are you ready for a new challenge in a collaborative environment? Would you like to work for a progressive international practice that puts people, the planet and sustainability at its heart? We are looking for a bid co-ordinator to join our interdisciplinary organisation, managing and contributing to the practice’s business development, including early positioning, and bid responses across different sectors and teams, nationally and internationally.

You will be joining the marketing team of a fast-paced organisation committed to impactful engineering and team endeavour. You will need to be a great communicator and a stickler for accuracy, capable of independent working as well as a team player. This is a great chance to join a lively practice with lots of opportunities for responsibility and individual enterprise.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— 2+ years’ experience in this field or relevant industry
— Experience in the built environment industry, an advantage
— Ability to manage bid accreditations and Whitby Wood accounts for online bid portals
— Experience in co-ordinating responses to Selection Questionnaires (SQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
— Project management skills and attention to detail essential


WANTED : CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Do you want to work for a progressive international practice that puts people, the planet and sustainability at its heart? We are looking for a graphic designer to join our group marketing team, responsible for Whitby Wood’s global marketing strategy.

The role requires a team player with maturity, excellent attention to detail and an openness to new and agile ways of working. The work is diverse, with plenty of opportunity for creative input and learning new skills. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Marketing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving global business and play a key role in shaping the direction of our visual brand.

Key responsibilities and tasks …
— Creating and implementing our brand guidelines
— Developing engaging concepts, graphics and layouts across various media, including project sheets, presentation and display materials, award entries and bid/tender documents
— Creating content tailored for website and social media channels, including infographics and animations
— Instructing photography and managing an image bank
— Running in-house training and staff inductions on InDesign and the use of templates

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— BA in graphic design or equivalent qualification
— 3+ years’ experience, ideally in the built environment industry
— Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), and MS Word and PowerPoint
— Responsive front-end web design and video editing experience desirable


WANTED : ENTHUSIASTIC LEGAL SUPPORT PERSON

Do you have a legal degree? Are you also interested in the built environment and passionate about sustainability? Whitby Wood is looking for an enthusiastic proactive paralegal to join the lively London hub of our diverse engineering practice. This role is ideal for a self-motivated person who is a great communicator and obsessive about attention to detail. You will be providing legal support to our growing UK and international practices.

Whitby Wood is an independent engineering consultancy. We work on projects in all sectors and at all scales — from high-rise buildings and neighbourhood-wide masterplans to individual houses and specialist small projects. Our offices are open plan, and we work collaboratively — you will play a responsible role in the day-to-day running of a practice committed to sustainability and team endeavour. This is a great chance to join a lively practice with lots of opportunities for individual enterprise. Training can be provided if needed.

Key responsibilities and tasks …
— Review consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other project-related documents
— Reporting to Whitby Wood’s Head of Legal
— General legal support as required

The ideal candidate digits and skills …
— A law degree, or equivalent
— An effective communicator who can help the engineers navigate through legal agreements
— A can-do attitude, confident professional manner and excellent written communication skills
— Willingness to learn and attention to detail are essential
— Experience in reviewing professional consultancy appointment an advantage
— Interest in a career working in built environment and sustainability services


WANTED : ENTHUSIASTIC ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE
STRUCTURAL / CIVIL / GEOTECHNICAL

We are looking for structural, civil and geotechnical engineering students to take part in our 2024 summer internship programmes. Opportunities are available in the London, Brighton and Bristol offices in the UK.

Our programmes involve working as part of a project team, on scheme design and various design elements. This is your chance to put your theoretical knowledge to work. Why not take up the challenge?

You will need …
— Enthusiasm for engineering, architecture and the built environment
— Interest in the multi-stage process of design and construction, from concept to completion
— Good communication skills, and the ability to sketch and communicate with hand drawings
— Digital competency and an appreciation of the importance of digital technologies in engineering
— Awareness of the importance of the Climate Emergency for the construction industry and an interest in sustainable engineering practices
— An aptitude for collaborative working

There are two internship programmes, each lasting six weeks:
First : 10 June – 19 July
Second : 22 July – 30 August

Applications close Monday 11 March 2024

For internships, please send your CV and covering letter to joinusinuk@whitbywood.com
stating your preferred location (London, Brighton or Bristol), discipline (structural, civil or geotechnical engineering) and start date.


WANTED : TALENTED PEOPLE

No position listed that matches your skills exactly … but you’d like to join the team at Whitby Wood? Good at communicating verbally and with a pencil? A hard-working team player? Then why not get in touch … we are always on the lookout for bright talented engineers and technicians.


Take the opportunity to join a fantastic thriving practice with lots of potential for progression. Our studios are open-plan, the atmosphere is relaxed, and we offer a good work/life balance and a friendly fun ethos.

BENEFITS
— Health insurance
— Life assurance policy
— 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
— Company pension scheme
— Hybrid working
— Enhanced family-friendly policies : maternity, paternity and adoption leave
— Cycle To Work scheme

Whitby Wood is an equal opportunities employer.
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As well as the specific vacancies listed above, we welcome unsolicited applications, and invite you to contact us directly. Graduates for 2024, and students seeking work experience, should apply early.

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TRAINING AND CHARTERSHIP

At Whitby Wood, we believe that engineering design has to be centred on people — including the people who join our practice. We want team members to feel empowered and be equipped to solve problems. Training is a big part of this.

Whitby Wood’s training programme

We have developed a bespoke internal training programme to support all our people, across grades and disciplines. The training programme combines internal teaching by experienced chartered engineers and external teaching practitioners, plus relevant Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We facilitate this training during working hours, with courses selected for the relevant people depending on their level of experience.

Our training programme is not just technical. We balance the fundamentals with carefully selected supplementary courses on topics such as diversity and mental health to help people deal with the everyday challenges we face in our industry.

Whitby Wood’s chartership support

Alongside the internal training programme, we developed training schemes with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). We encourage all our engineers and technicians to achieve professional accreditation with one of these professional bodies.

For the process leading up to professional review, we use our accredited training scheme, which has been tailored to suit the way we work at Whitby Wood. We use the same scheme for those following the ICE and IStructE routes because we believe the skills and knowledge base required are transferable.

When the time comes to prepare for the professional review, we divide candidates into tailored preparation programmes relevant to each Institution. These programmes help candidates compile the submissions and prepare for the interviews and exams.

We are very proud to say that we have a 100% first-time pass rate with our ICE accredited engineers.

Whitby Wood is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from unlawful discrimination. This principle applies to recruitment and selection, training, promotion, transfers, pay and benefits, and performance appraisal procedures, in addition to the terms and conditions of employment.

PRIVACY NOTICE : JOB APPLICATIONS

in compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679

As part of any recruitment process, Whitby Wood collects and processes personal 
data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data, and to meeting our data protection obligations.

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What information does Whitby Wood collect?
We collect a range of information about each job applicant, including:
— Name, address and contact details, including email address and telephone number
— Qualifications, skills, experience and employment history details
— Information about current levels of remuneration, including benefit entitlements
— Whether or not an application has a disability for which we need to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
— Information about an applicant’s entitlement to work in the UK

Whitby Wood may collect this information in a variety of ways. For example, data might be contained in application forms, CVs or resumes, or obtained from a passport or other identity documents, or collected through interviews or other forms of assessment. We may also collect personal data about an applicant from third parties, such as through references supplied by former employers. We only seek information from third parties once a job offer has been made, and we inform the applicant that we are doing so.

Data is stored in a range of places, including on individual application records, in HR management systems and on other IT systems (including email).

Why does Whitby Wood process personal data?
We need to process data both prior to entering into an employment contract and in order to enter into such a contract. In some cases, we need to process data to ensure that we are complying with our legal obligations. For example, it is mandatory to check a successful applicant’s eligibility to work in the UK before employment starts.

Whitby Wood has a legitimate interest in processing personal data during the recruitment process and for keeping records of the process. Processing data from job applicants allows us to manage the recruitment process, assess and confirm a candidate’s suitability for employment, and decide to whom we offer a job. We may also need to process data from job applicants in order to respond to, and defend against, legal claims.

Circumstances might dictate that Whitby Wood processes special categories of data, such as information about ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religion or beliefs, for the monitoring of recruitment statistics. We may also collect information about whether or not applicants are disabled to make reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability. We process such information to carry out our obligations and exercise specific rights in relation to employment.

If an application is unsuccessful, Whitby Wood may want to keep the applicant’s personal data on file in case there are future employment opportunities for which the person may be suited. In these circumstances, we will ask for the applicant’s consent before we keep the data for this purpose, and consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Who has access to the data?
Information may be shared internally to support the recruitment process. People with access may include members of the HR team, interviewers involved in the recruitment process, managers in the business area with a vacancy, and IT staff if access to the data is necessary for the performance of their roles.

We will not share the data with third parties, except in the case of a successful application where we have made an offer of employment, in which case we may share the applicant’s data with former employers to obtain references, and/or employment background check providers to obtain necessary background checks.

How does Whitby Wood protect data?
We take the security of personal data seriously. We have internal policies and controls in place to ensure that personal data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by nominated employees in the proper performance of their duties.

For how long is the data kept?
For unsuccessful employment applications, Whitby Wood holds the applicant’s data on file for six months after the end of the relevant recruitment process. If an applicant agrees to allow it, we may hold personal data on file for a further six months for consideration in relation to future employment opportunities. At the end of that period, or if consent is withdrawn, the data is deleted or destroyed.

If you are submitting your CV to Whitby Wood and wish to be considered for other future positions, you should clearly indicate whether you give us consent to hold your details for the full 12 months or not.

For successful employment applications, personal data gathered during the recruitment process is transferred to a new Human Resources file (electronic and paper based) and retained during employment. The period for which individuals’ data is to be held is set out in our internal Data Protection Policy, which is accessible by all staff.

If we are holding your data, you have a number of rights. You can:
— Access and obtain a copy of your data on request
— Require us to change incorrect or incomplete data
— Require us to delete or stop processing your data (for example, where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing)
— Object to the processing of your data where Whitby Wood is relying on its legitimate interests as the legal grounds for processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact Whitby Wood HR

If you believe that Whitby Wood has not complied with your data protection rights, you can complain to the UK’s Information Commissioner.

What if you do not provide personal data?
You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide data to Whitby Wood during the recruitment process. However, if you do not provide the information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.

Recruitment Agency Policy
Whitby Wood Limited does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or similar. We will only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place relating to a specific vacancy. We shall have no obligation to pay a fee in connection with any unsolicited CV and any purported terms and conditions sent with such CVs shall be null and void. The submission of any unsolicited CV shall be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this agency policy.