Civil & Structural Resident Engineer (Energy)

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… As a Civil & Structural Resident Engineer this role involves supporting the Energy Civil & Structural team through site visits and inspections, primarily within HV substations, to assess infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and design standards. You will produce detailed reports, develop risk assessments and method statements, collaborate with designers and assessors, and engage with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Site Visits and Site Inspections on behalf of the Energy Civil & Structural team.
• Visual inspection of Civil & Structural infrastructure – primarily in HV Substations.
• Preparing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, including liaison with other disciplines and site owner (e.g.: SAP).
• Accompanying others during Site Visits – e.g.: those less familiar with site.
• Prepare detailed Site Visit Reports – including photography, descriptions, sketches, word document and excel reports.
• Provide input to Designers and DH15 assessors in the format of reporting and attending design review meetings.
• Discussions with clients, contractors, and other disciplines (e.g.: HV Plant designers).

What we are looking for you to demonstrate...

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and / or Structural engineering.
• Experience in Electricity Infrastructure (ideally NG Substations).
• Familiarity with Construction sites (and, ideally, Design).
• CSCS/EUSR (or equivalent) NG Persons (previously National Grid BESC).
• Experience with DH15 Reports.
• Experience with on-site Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing.
• Willingness to travel to sites (including overnight stays if required).
• Experience within the energy transmission and distribution sector, major infrastructure, or industrial projects is highly desirable.
• Exposure to substation design, regulated environments, or projects requiring independent verification and certification would be particularly advantageous.

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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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.