Principal Structural Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Leader

WSP USA; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural solutions for major energy infrastructure projects, including substations and OHL systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure innovative, sustainable outcomes.

Join a leading consultancy with a strong focus on career development, chartership support, and a flexible hybrid work model across the UK.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

WSP UK seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural solutions for major energy infrastructure projects, including substations and OHL systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure innovative, sustainable outcomes.

Join a leading consultancy with a strong focus on career development, chartership support, and a flexible hybrid work model across the UK.