Technical Director, Structural Energy Infrastructure

WSP; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Senior role

Global consultancy

Job summary

WSP's Building Structures team seeks a Technical Director to provide senior leadership in delivering structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence and innovation.

Role includes mentoring engineers, guiding bids and client presentations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable designs.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Experience in Substations, Transmission and Distribution infrastructure, Overhead Line (OHL) projects, Power stations, 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 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

Chartered Engineer

Job description

WSP's Building Structures team seeks a Technical Director to provide senior leadership in delivering structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence and innovation.

Role includes mentoring engineers, guiding bids and client presentations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable designs.