Technical Director / Director - Structures Energy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Résumé du poste

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Director to lead senior structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include overseeing complex project delivery, managing client relationships, and driving technical excellence. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Engineers with significant experience in structural engineering and project leadership. This role offers career progression, hybrid working arrangements, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee 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, and power stations.

Connaissances

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Structural engineering design

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Description du poste

A Little More About Your Role

As a Technical Director you will take a senior leadership role in the delivery of structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. These include Transmission and Distribution networks, Overhead Line (OHL) systems, power stations, and other critical energy assets.

You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving technical excellence and innovation across our portfolio.

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.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for infrastructure.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.

Ideally, 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.

What’s in it for you

• A 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.