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

Job Description

As a Senior Member of the Utilities Team within our Development practice, you will lead engagement with clients on technical utilities matters. You will use your deep understanding of utility constraints to manage project teams in the UK and internationally, find innovative technical solutions, and develop designs for implementation from concept and feasibility through to detailed design. You will also be at the forefront of project and commercial management for utility infrastructure projects.

• Flexible working out of our UK offices (base office flexible)
• Leading a wide variety of utility projects from local schemes to class‑leading projects of national significance
• Leading and working within multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally, managing coordinated project delivery
• Providing an experienced senior point of contact for the Development team and clients on key projects
• Driving business growth with existing clients and developing new client relationships
• Working closely with diverse clients to deliver complex schemes to the highest standards, within budget and programme
• Mentoring and developing our growing team
• Providing the expected quality of service for our clients and upholding our professional reputation
• Delivering a high level of commercial awareness, programme management and efficient problem solving.

• Chartered Engineer or must be working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Civil Engineering degree or a similar equivalent qualification
• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK
• Rounded understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water and Telecommunications networks in relation to new development activities
• Experience of Multi‑Utility, independent Distribution Network Operators and commercial risk/opportunities
• Capability to develop utility demand calculations for a development
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently, organising time and resources effectively
• Excellent communication skills to engage coordinatively and produce high‑quality reports
• Experience directing BIM teams (AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Revit etc) in production of quality project models and design outputs
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

• Hybrid working policy: work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Health and wellbeing support including a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym flex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package
• Flexible time arrangements: "WSP My Hour" lets you take an hour each day for personal activities, and you can use or purchase additional leave or bank holiday entitlement
• Training and professional development opportunities to progress toward Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status, with support for ICE or equivalent organisations

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.