Technical Director - Structures Energy

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

Global consultancy

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Director to provide senior leadership for structural engineering services on major energy infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence and innovation across substations, transmission/distribution facilities, and OHL structures.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, proven leadership of complex projects, and strong commercial and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Experience in substations, transmission/distribution, OHL, power stations, or petrochemical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee structural design and delivery of complex energy projects.
• Provide strategic input into planning, resourcing and risk management.
• Deliver structural solutions for substations, OHL, and power stations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated sustainable design.

Skills

CEng

Project leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

CEng membership

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.