Demolition and Decommissioning Engineer

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

We are growing our Demolition and Decommissioning team in Italy and are looking for a Demolition and Decommissioning Engineer to support technical delivery across concrete, multidisciplinary projects.

The opportunity

In this role, you will join a specialized technical team working on demolition, decommissioning, dismantling and remediation projects for civil and industrial assets. You will contribute to technical documentation, site visits, quantity take-offs, cost and time estimates, design activities and engineering assessments, working closely with experienced colleagues from day one.

How you will make an impact

Your work will support the delivery of demolition, decommissioning and remediation projects, helping our clients plan and execute safe, practical and technical sound solutions.

• Prepare decommissioning and dismantling plans, technical documentation, specifications and project deliverables.

• Support the preparation of drawings, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, time estimates and technical reports.

• Carry out structural checks and contribute to the assessment of temporary conditions linked to demolition and decommissioning activities.

• Contribute to environmental assessments of buildings, hazardous materials, waste streams and remediation requirements.

• Contribute to waste management and material recovery strategies aligned with circular economy principles.

• Provide technical support during site visits, inspections and site-based activities, working with internal specialists, clients, contractors and authorities where required.

The team around you

You will join WSP Italy’s Demolition and Decommissioning engineering team, a distributed group working across several offices, with strong technical expertise in Pisa.

The culture is collaborative, technical and hands-on, with the feel of a close team inside an international organization. You will be supported by experienced colleagues, exposed to different project phases and encouraged to grow both technically and, over time, towards broader coordination or project responsibilities.

What you will bring to the role

We focus on the essential skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in engineering design, demolition, decommissioning, structural assessment, environmental remediation or technical site support.

• A degree in Civil, Building or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent practical technical experience.

• Fluent Italian and English language, with the ability to work on documentation, technical concepts and meetings in both languages.

• Interest in demolition, dismantling, decommissioning, hazardous materials, waste management, remediation plans or nuclear decommissioning. Previous exposure to D&D or nuclear decommissioning projects would be considered an advantage.

• Availability for occasional travel, estimated at around 10 to 15% depending on project needs.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and general-purpose structural calculation software. BIM/Revit, MS Project, Primavera, Health and Safety certifications, professional registration, knowledge of D.Lgs. 101/2020.

Life at WSP

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth

in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €24,000 - €33,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and relevant expertise. In addition to base salary, we offer a benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Local benefits

In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.

• Supplementary healthcare coverage.

• Professional registration support, where applicable.

• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

• Public transport and mobility support.

• Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our partnership approach

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience, motivations, availability and expectations.

• Technical and team interview: 1-2 discussions with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background, project experience and future contribution.

Come as you are

We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.

Ready to help shape what’s next?

If you are looking for a role where you can grow in a specialist technical field, contribute to meaningful projects and work with experienced engineering teams, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what you can achieve with WSP.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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