Civil & Structural Resident Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Mentoring & chartership

Training opportunities

Job summary

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

The role requires collaboration across disciplines, extensive on-site work, and travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering.
• Experience with electricity infrastructure, preferably NG substations.
• Familiarity with construction sites and design processes.
• CSCS/EUSR (or equivalent) qualification.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Site visits and inspections for the Energy Civil & Structural team.
• Visual inspection of HV substation infrastructure.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements with other disciplines.
• Accompany colleagues during site visits.
• Prepare detailed site visit reports with photos, sketches, and Excel reports.
• Provide input to designers and assessors and attend design review meetings.

Skills

Site inspections

Report writing

Risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration with designers

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering

Tools

DH15 reports

On-site testing methods

CSCS/EUSR qualification

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.