Senior Structural Lead, Energy Infrastructure

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects in the UK, including substations and transmission/distribution networks. You will manage project teams, drive technical excellence, and build strong client relationships in a senior role.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to shape national infrastructure and mentor engineers while delivering innovative, sustainable design

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Ideally experience in substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, power stations or petrochemical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• 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 technical excellence.
• Contribute to business development, 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.

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects in the UK, including substations and transmission/distribution networks. You will manage project teams, drive technical excellence, and build strong client relationships in a senior role.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities to shape national infrastructure and mentor engineers while delivering innovative, sustainable design