Technical Director - Structures Energy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing design and delivery for substations, transmission networks, and power stations. The ideal candidate will have Chartered Engineer status, significant experience in project leadership, and a passion for infrastructure.

This position offers career progression within a global consultancy and the opportunity to work in a hybrid and flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body.
• Significant experience leading structural engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery for energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage project planning and risk management processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Develop business opportunities including bids and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Client relationship management

Project management

Innovation

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Experience in structural engineering design

Job description

Overview

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consultancies. In the UK, our Building Structures team has been successfully delivering capital national infrastructure projects in the Energy sector—particularly within Transmission and Distribution—since the early 1990s. Our design teams are recognised as exemplars in the delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the UK. We are now entering a significant growth phase and are looking to expand our leadership team with experienced and ambitious professionals. If you’re ready to take a strategic role in shaping the future of UK energy infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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