Senior Director, Energy Infrastructure Structures

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior role

Career progression

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director to lead the structural engineering for major energy infrastructure projects, including Transmission and Distribution networks, substations, and OHL systems. You will guide project teams, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence across the portfolio.

This senior role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to mentor engineers, shape bids, and advance best practices in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the structural design and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic input into project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Contribute to business development, including bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable design solutions.
• Support the development of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director to lead the structural engineering for major energy infrastructure projects, including Transmission and Distribution networks, substations, and OHL systems. You will guide project teams, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence across the portfolio.

This senior role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to mentor engineers, shape bids, and advance best practices in collaboration with