Senior Project Engineer - Structural Offshore Wind; Energy

Senior Project Engineer – Structural Offshore Wind (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering and design of offshore wind projects, focusing on offshore substations and WTG foundations. You’ll work across cross‑functional teams, manage complex packages, and support Owner’s Engineering and consultancy projects.

• Support technical leadership of large multi‑discipline engineering and design projects and take on key positions such as Package Lead or Deputy Engineering Manager.
• Oversee technical aspects of offshore wind structural engineering projects, review and author key deliverables, and provide design input into substation topside layouts.
• Support on Owner’s Engineer contracts, coordinate design reviews, author documentation such as Basis of Design, Technical Specifications and Employer’s Requirements, support procurement processes and manage risk and programme.
• Lead on smaller commissions and take on key positions such as Project Manager or Technical Lead.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and implement new processes and procedures to streamline delivery execution.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the offshore wind sector, representing the company in technical discussions with clients, regulatory bodies and industry partners.
• Lead and contribute to the development of bids and proposals with a particular focus on technical content.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant technical regulations, standards and best practices.
• Manage technical budgets, schedules and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, project management, asset management, advisory and environmental teams.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in offshore wind technology and incorporate innovative solutions into projects.

• MEng in structural or civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Experience in offshore wind engineering and design with a focus on offshore substations and WTG foundations.
• Track record in delivery of engineering and design projects to at least Front‑End Engineering Design.
• Experience in developing key technical documentation for main asset procurement such as Employer’s Requirements and Scope of Works.
• Excellent knowledge of the offshore wind industry and project development.
• Knowledge of offshore wind industry standards.
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 including a demonstrable understanding of health, safety and environmental best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong leadership and management experience.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage own workload, meet timescales and coordinate both internal and external stakeholders.
• An established network in the offshore wind industry.

• Experience in detailed design, fabrication or transport and installation.
• Experience in both a developer and consultancy environment.
• Experience in supporting main asset procurement processes through development of procurement strategies, preparation of contract documents and undertaking reviews of contractor proposals.
• Site investigation surveys.
• Offshore wind geotechnical design.
• Project certification.
• Preparation of CAPEX estimates.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Professional Services

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