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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property & Buildings Sector, click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings Engineers and Consultants | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/property-and-buildings)

A little more about your role…

The management of utilities risk is of great importance to our Property and Buildings Clients. Issues such as capacity shortages, encroachment on ageing assets and commercial opportunities are increasingly requiring a particular skill set to manage. If you have a background in utilities engineering and would like to work for one of the world’s premier Consulting Engineering Firms, WSP is currently recruiting for a Principal level Utilities Infrastructure Consultant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working out of WSP head office at 70 Chancery Lane office or Cheltenham office, both centrally located.
• Working closely with the Building Services team to maintain existing and develop new client relationships – winning work
• Working closely with our Clients to help deliver complex and demanding key schemes
• Successfully bidding, winning and delivering schemes on budget
• Ensuring a high standard of work and information is provided to clients
• Providing an experienced senior point of contact for clients on key projects
• Mentoring team members
• Making a demonstrable contribution to the company’s turnover and profitability
• Quality service and professional reputation
• Commercially aware and efficient at problem solving

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering Degree
• Demonstrated experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners
• Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider).
• Project experience of large multi-disciplinary buildings schemes.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time between them
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Technical and commercial understanding of the industry
• Have an ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.