Principal Engineer - Utilities Consultant (Building Services) | London, UK

Principal Engineer – Utilities Consultant (Building Services)

Job Description

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Working out of WSP head office at 70 Chancery Lane office.
• 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) offerings would be beneficial.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
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