Technical Director / Director - Structures Energy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Technical Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring technical excellence, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership. The position offers career progression opportunities and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the structural design and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic input into project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical excellence

Project planning

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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.