Technical Director - Structures Energy

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Global consultancy

Collaborative culture

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Director for its Building Structures team 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 across substations, transmission/distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to bids and client

Qualifications

• CEng with relevant professional body is required.
• Proven experience leading structural engineering design and projects.
• Experience on substations, transmission/distribution, OHL, power stations, or petrochemical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic project input.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence and innovation.
• Support business development and bid activities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

WSP's Building Structures team delivers capital national infrastructure projects in the Energy sector, including Transmission and Distribution, Overhead Line (OHL) systems, power stations, and other critical energy assets.

We are seeking a Technical Director to provide senior leadership in delivering structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. The role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving technical excellence and innovation.

Key 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Experience in one or more of the following: 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.

Benefits

• Senior role in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
• Career progression opportunities within a global consultancy.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture.