Overhead Line; OHL Foundation Designer; Energy

Overview

Overhead Line (OHL) Foundation Designer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

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• Lead and execute detailed foundation design for overhead transmission line structures, including lattice towers and monopoles
• Apply Eurocode and British Standards to ensure structural integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct foundation upgrade assessments for aging infrastructure, including retrofit design and reinforcement strategies
• Perform quantitative risk assessments on existing foundations using geotechnical data, structural analysis, and probabilistic modelling
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, structural teams, and project managers to integrate foundation solutions into broader transmission schemes
• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and risk matrices for client and regulatory review
• Support feasibility studies, site investigations, and design validation for UK-based transmission projects
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with UK project requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or structural engineering
• Chartered Engineer Status (CEng, MIStrct
  
  E or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in detailed design of foundations for OHTL or similar infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocode (EN1997, EN1992) and British Standards (BS8004, BS8110)
• Demonstrated experience on UK-based transmission projects, preferably with National Grid or DNOs
• Proficiency in design software such as STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, Tekla Tedds or equivalent
• Familiarity with foundation upgrade strategies and asset life extension techniques
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
• Familiarity with UK planning and environmental regulations
• Experience with foundation design for challenging terrains or brownfield sites

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.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a presence across the UK & Ireland.

What’s in it for you:

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK)
• Inclusivity & Belonging: diverse, respectful culture with employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options
• Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities

#WeAreWSP — We welcome applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, and we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

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