Principal Civil / Structural Engineer - Structures Energy

WSP
Ontario, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, London, United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Technical leadership","Mentoring","Team leadership"]

Lead structural engineering design for major UK energy infrastructure projects, including transmission and distribution networks, overhead line (OHL) systems, power stations, and substations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative, sustainable structural solutions while ensuring compliance with standards and quality processes. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians, support integrated design, and contribute to business development and proposal writing.

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3 months ago

Principal Civil / Structural Engineer - Structures Energy

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Job Summary

Lead structural engineering design for major UK energy infrastructure projects, including transmission and distribution networks, overhead line (OHL) systems, power stations, and substations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative, sustainable structural solutions while ensuring compliance with standards and quality processes. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians, support integrated design, and contribute to business development and proposal writing.
Location: Ontario, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, London, United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead structural engineering design on major energy infrastructure projects.
  • •Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.
  • •Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
  • •Manage project delivery to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and WSP quality processes.
  • •Collaborate with other disciplines, engage with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to business development and proposal writing.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkGym MembershipPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
  • •Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
  • •Experience delivering substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, OHL projects, and power stations (ideal: include petrochemical facilities).
  • •Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.
  • •Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and ability to lead and inspire teams.
Experience:Energy infrastructurePower systemsTransmission & distribution
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder engagementTechnical leadershipMentoringTeam leadership
Certifications:CEng
Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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