Principal Civil / Structural Engineer - Structures Energy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inclusivity & Belonging

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Development and mentoring opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of infrastructure solutions for major energy projects. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in structural engineering, relevant chartership qualifications, and experience with energy infrastructure. The position promotes work-life balance with hybrid working options and supports continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design on major energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical background in structural engineering

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

Overview

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.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consultancies. In the UK, our Building Structures team has been successfully delivering capital national infrastructure projects in the Energy sector—particularly within Transmission and Distribution—since the early 1990s. Over this time, our design teams have become recognised as exemplars in the delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects. We are now entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to expand our team of Professional Structural Engineers and Technicians. If you have the ambition and commitment to be part of addressing the UK’s largest capital infrastructure challenges, and want to grow your career with a leading consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Role Introduction

A Little More About Your Role… As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in the design and delivery of structural solutions for major energy infrastructure projects. These include Transmission and Distribution networks, Overhead Line (OHL) systems, power stations, and other critical assets in the UK’s energy transition. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, innovative, and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design on major energy infrastructure projects.
• Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and WSP’s quality processes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and provide expert guidance.
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing.
• Support the development of best practices and innovation within the team.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and infrastructure, with a strong technical background and leadership capabilities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.

Ideally, Experience In The Following

• Substations
• Transmission and Distribution infrastructure
• Overhead Line (OHL) projects
• Power stations
• Petrochemical facilities
• Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams.

Other Highlights

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.

What We Offer

With us, you can.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You?

• Work-life balance – Work is one aspect of life; make time for family, friends, interests and community. Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work. We promote a culture of inclusion and support employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP access, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexible time in lieu. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase additional leave, and using bank holidays as needed.
• Your development – Training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities to support growth.
• We Are WSP – We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and can arrange workplace adjustments on request.