Principal Engineer - Utilities Consultant (Building Services)

Apex Contracting Co.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Utilities Infrastructure Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to manage utilities risk for high-profile projects while collaborating with a talented team. You will be responsible for developing client relationships, delivering complex schemes, and mentoring junior team members. The company promotes a culture of inclusivity and work-life balance, providing flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee development. If you are passionate about utilities engineering and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programme

Development and training opportunities

WSP Hour for personal time

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in delivering utility connections and infrastructure strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage utilities risk and client relationships on key projects.
• Deliver complex schemes on budget while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Utilities Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering Degree

Civil Engineering Degree

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…

The management of utilities risk is of great importance to our Property and Buildings Clients. Issues such as capacity shortages, encroachment on aging assets and commercial opportunities are increasingly requiring a particular skill set to manage. If you have a background in utilities engineering and would like to work for one of the world’s premier Consulting Engineering Firms, WSP is currently recruiting for a Principal level Utilities Infrastructure Consultant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working out of WSP head office at 70 Chancery Lane office.
• Working closely with the Building Services team to maintain existing and develop new client relationships – winning work.
• Working closely with our Clients to help deliver complex and demanding key schemes.
• Successfully bidding, winning and delivering schemes on budget.
• Ensuring a high standard of work and information is provided to clients.
• Providing an experienced senior point of contact for clients on key projects.
• Mentoring team members.
• Making a demonstrable contribution to the company’s turnover and profitability.
• Quality service and professional reputation.
• Commercially aware and efficient at problem solving.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering Degree.
• Demonstrated experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners.
• Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO / ICP offerings would be beneficial.
• Project experience of large multi-disciplinary buildings schemes.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time between them.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Technical and commercial understanding of the industry.
• Ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.