Principal Utilities Engineer

Principal Utilities Engineer – WSP in the UK & Ireland

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Location:

Leeds, England, United Kingdom (and other UK & Ireland sites as applicable).

The Senior Development team provides sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning through to full implementation. They advise private and public sector clients on planning and design issues related to Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection and Utilities Coordination/Diversion on a range of developments. The team collaborates with other WSP disciplines on major multi-disciplinary projects. WSP supports progression toward Eng Tech, IEng or CEng status with engineering bodies and offers internal and external training opportunities.

• Work out of the WSP Leeds office with access to local amenities.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to maintain existing client relationships and win work.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients to deliver complex and demanding schemes.
• Bid for, win and deliver schemes on budget.
• Ensure a high standard of work and information provided to clients.
• Act as an experienced senior point of contact for clients on key projects.
• Mentor team members.
• Contribute to company turnover and profitability.
• Maintain quality service and professional reputation.
• Work in a commercially aware and efficient manner, solving problems effectively.

• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners.
• Experience with Multi-utility / iDNO / ICP offerings would be beneficial.
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on development needs.
• Project experience on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and organise time effectively.
• Working knowledge of BIM standards and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports.
• AutoCAD / Civils 3D or similar software with 2D drawing and 3D modelling capability.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Technical and commercial understanding of the industry.
• Ability to communicate technical details effectively and network.
• Must be able to obtain UK Security Check (SC).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy; flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse backgrounds, authentic selves, employee resource groups, and a culture of inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working options, additional leave purchases, and bank holiday flex.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and opportunities toward Chartership.

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We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.