Job Description
As a Principal Structural Engineer you will play a key leadership role in the design and delivery of structural solutions for major energy infrastructure projects, including Transmission and Distribution networks, Overhead Line (OHL) systems, power stations, and other critical assets in the UK’s energy transition.
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, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and WSP’s quality processes.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and provide expert guidance.
- Contribute to business development and proposal writing.
- Support the development of best practices and innovation within the team.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
Ideally, Experience In The Following
- Substations
- Transmission and Distribution infrastructure
- Overhead Line (OHL) projects
- Power stations
- Petrochemical facilities
- Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams.
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Health & wellbeing support including the Thrive programme and virtual GP service.
- Flexibility through the “WSP My Hour” and part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring and chartership support.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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