Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development)

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Utilities Infrastructure Engineer to lead the Utilities development within UK and international projects. Responsible for coordinating multi-utility schemes, managing teams, and delivering from concept through detailed design while building strong client relationships.

Join a world‑class consulting engineering firm with diverse projects across sectors and a clear path to Associate/Associate Director level. Strong BIM delivery and governance are expected.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and infrastructure strategies in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with clients on technical utilities matters and manage project teams in the UK and internationally.
• Lead masterplanning, coordination and design of multi-utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate and deliver utility projects from concept to detailed design.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

Chartered Engineer status

Civil Engineering

Multi-Utility coordination

Project management

BIM coordination

Client relationships

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Revit

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Our Development team specialises in providing full lifecycle sustainable development infrastructure solutions, from planning through to detailed design and construction. We provide advice to private and public sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Utilities Supplies and Diversions, Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks and Flood Protection for a wide range of projects and clients, which typically include Residential, Sports/ Leisure, Industrial/ Commercial, Educational, Defence and Healthcare Developments in the UK.

Your role in Utilities…

The management of Utilities risk is of great importance to our clients. Issues such as capacity shortages, diversionary and protection works, and commercialisation opportunities require a particular skill set to manage.

Your role as a Senior Member of the Utilities Team within Development will involve leading engagement with and advising clients on technical utilities matters and using your deep understanding of Utility constraints and opportunities in managing project teams within the UK and Internationally to find innovative technical solutions and develop designs for implementation.

Works may cover the full project spectrum from Concept and Feasibility through to Detailed Design and you will lead on the masterplanning, coordination and design of Multi-Utility infrastructure and will be at the forefront of project and commercial management for Utility projects.

If you have a background in Multi-Utility coordination and would be excited to work on prestigious projects for one of the world’s premier Consulting Engineering Firms, WSP is currently recruiting for an Associate or Associate Director level Utilities Infrastructure Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for…

• 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 and 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 a diverse range clients to help deliver complex and interesting schemes to the highest standards, 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 commercially awareness, project/programme management and efficient problem solving.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Civil Engineering Degree, or 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 / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider) and commercial risk/opportunities
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a development
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage and work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time and your project teams between them
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
• Experience in directing BIM teams (AutoCAD / Civils 3D / Revit etc) in their 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)

All staff are encouraged and assisted to progress their training towards Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE, or equivalent Engineering organisations; and staff will benefit from internal and external training opportunities provided.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your 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.

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