Civil & Structural Resident Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing programmes

Development and chartership support

Flexible time and work-life balance

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Civil & Structural Resident Engineer to support the Energy Civil & Structural team with site visits, inspections and reporting across HV substations. You will develop risk assessments and method statements, liaise with designers and assessors, and coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves travel to substations, on‑site testing, and preparing detailed reports to support design decisions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering.
• Experience in electricity infrastructure, ideally NG substations.
• CSCS/EUSR or equivalent certification.
• NG Persons (National Grid BESC) experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to sites, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Site visits and inspections on behalf of the Energy Civil & Structural team.
• Visual inspection of Civil & Structural infrastructure, primarily HV substations.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements with input from other disciplines.
• accompany others during site visits and support less experienced staff.
• Prepare detailed site visit reports with photos, sketches, and data.
• Provide input to designers and DH15 assessors during design reviews.
• Engage with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams throughout projects.

Skills

Site visits

Risk assessment

Report writing

Client communication

Collaboration with designers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering

Tools

CSCS/EUSR (or equivalent)

NG Persons (National Grid BESC)

Job description

Job Description

As a Civil & Structural Resident Engineer this role involves supporting the Energy Civil & Structural team through site visits and inspections, primarily within HV substations, to assess infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and design standards. You will produce detailed reports, develop risk assessments and method statements, collaborate with designers and assessors, and engage with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Site visits and site inspections on behalf of the Energy Civil & Structural team.
• Visual inspection of Civil & Structural infrastructure – primarily in HV substations.
• Preparation of risk assessments & method statements, including liaison with other disciplines and site owners (e.g. SAP).
• Accompanying others during site visits – e.g. those less familiar with the site.
• Preparation of detailed site visit reports – including photography, descriptions, sketches, word documents and Excel reports.
• Providing input to designers and DH15 assessors in the format of reporting and attending design review meetings.
• Engaging in discussions with clients, contractors, and other disciplines (e.g. HV plant designers).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering.
• Experience in electricity infrastructure (ideally NG substations).
• Familiarity with construction sites (and, ideally, design).
• CSCS/EUSR (or equivalent).
• NG Persons (previously National Grid BESC).
• Experience with DH15 reports.
• Experience with on‑site destructive and non‑destructive testing.
• Willingness to travel to sites (including overnight stays if required).

Experience within the energy transmission and distribution sector, major infrastructure, or industrial projects is highly desirable. Exposure to substation design, regulated environments, or projects requiring independent verification and certification would be particularly advantageous.

Benefits for You

• Work‑life balance: Provided hybrid working policy allows two days per week working from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: A welcoming culture encourages applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, with employee resource groups promoting inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: The Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package are available.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
• Development opportunities: Training, mentoring, and chartership support are offered to foster growth.

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.