Principal Utilities Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Utilities Engineer to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions. You'll be responsible for managing utilities risks, developing client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex schemes. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Policy

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Resource Groups

Training and Development Opportunities

Gymflex Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering utility connections and diversions for various schemes.
• Understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage utilities risk and develop client relationships.
• Deliver complex schemes on budget and maintain high standards.

Skills

Utilities Coordination

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

BIM Standards

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Communication Skills

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

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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.

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.

Our Development team specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning, through to full implementation. We provide advice to private and public sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection and Utilities Coordination/Diversion on Residential, Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Educational and Healthcare Developments in the UK.

The team also works closely with other WSP disciplines on high profile major multi-disciplinary projects.

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, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent Engineering organisations; and staff will benefit from internal and external training opportunities provided.

To find out more about our Development business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/planning-and-advisory

A Little More About Your Role…

The management of utilities risk is of great importance to our Clients. Issues such as capacity shortages, encroachment on ageing assets and commercial opportunities are increasingly requiring a particular skill set to manage. If you have a background in utilities coordination 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 Engineer.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Working out of the WSP Leeds office, which is located in the heart of the city, with easy access to the nearby train station, food outlets and open green spaces
• Working within multidisciplinary teams to maintain existing and develop new client relationships – winning work
• Working closely with a diverse range Clients to help deliver complex and demanding 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.
• 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.
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners
• Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider) offerings would be beneficial.
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a Development
• Project experience of large multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time between them
• Working knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Excellent communication skills are important to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
• AutoCAD / Civils 3D experience, or similar software, with 2D drawing and 3D modelling capability
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Technical and commercial understanding of the industry
• Have an 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.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.

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