Low-Carbon Civil & Structural Engineering Lead

WSP Global Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering leader to steer the Energy discipline across major projects. You will define technical direction, review complex designs and drive safe, buildable solutions from feasibility through delivery, working with clients and delivery partners.

You will mentor teams, shape governance, and promote digital engineering while ensuring compliance with Safety in Design and industry standards across UK energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE/IStructE or equivalent
• Significant post‑chartership experience on complex civil/structural work in energy/infrastructure
• Experience acting as Lead Engineer or Technical Authority on multidisciplinary projects
• Strong governance, design assurance and Safety in Design knowledge

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for civil/structural across the Energy team focusing on safety, quality and whole‑life value
• Act as technical authority, design reviewer or independent reviewer on high‑risk commissions
• Lead technical reviews across structural steelwork, concrete, foundations and geotechnical interfaces
• Own discipline procedures, design guides and checks arrangements
• Champion digital engineering, automation and standardisation to improve quality and efficiency
• Lead client relationships, bid shaping and technical delivery approach
• Mentor engineers, support professional registration and development

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Safety in Design

Project Governance

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE)

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

BIM

Digital Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering leader to steer the Energy discipline across major projects. You will define technical direction, review complex designs and drive safe, buildable solutions from feasibility through delivery, working with clients and delivery partners.

You will mentor teams, shape governance, and promote digital engineering while ensuring compliance with Safety in Design and industry standards across UK energy infrastructure.