Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate​/Associate Director; Development

Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development)

Join to apply for the Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland
. WSP is a leading global engineering and professional services firm dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions.

Our Development team specialises in providing full‑lifecycle sustainable infrastructure solutions, from planning to detailed design and construction. We advise private and public sector clients on utilities, highways, public realm, sewerage, drainage, earthworks and flood protection across a wide range of high‑profile projects.

• Lead a wide variety of utility projects, from local schemes to nationally significant developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for the Development team and clients on key projects.
• Drive business growth by developing new client relationships and nurturing existing ones.
• Mentor and develop the growing team.
• Deliver a high level of commercial awareness, project/programme management and efficient problem solving.
• Provide the expected quality of service for our clients and uphold our professional reputation.

• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and infrastructure strategies for small to large schemes.
• Strong understanding of electricity, gas, water and telecommunications networks in new development activities.
• Experience with Multi‑Utility planning, independent Distribution Network Operators, and commercial risk/opportunities.
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations for development needs.
• Proven leadership in managing multiple concurrent projects and organising teams.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with professionals and delivering high‑quality reports.
• Experience directing BIM teams in the production of quality project models and design outputs.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance (SC).

All staff are encouraged and assisted to progress their training towards Eng Tech, IEng or CEng status with ICE, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent organisations, and benefit from internal and external training opportunities.

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, and we will provide workplace adjustments in support of your application if required.

Apply today and join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.