Lead Asset Advisor (Power Generation)

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… In this role, you will lead and deliver Project Development (from concept to construction start) for all forms of Thermal Power Generation (CCGT, OCGT, Engine Based and Repower Projects) with involvement from the client side operations and maintenance teams on an asset, to advising owners and investors of asset portfolios as they make critical decisions in the development of their current or future assets. You will lead or support the delivery of thermal power projects across a range of geographies. Within a multi-disciplinary team, you will also assess the technical and commercial risks of projects and advise clients on how to best manage those risks to deliver successful projects.

You will collaborate with the team to:

• Lead and develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Deliver projects in a variety of lifecycle stages from Concept, through Development, Construction and Commissioning, Operation, and into Life-Extension and Retirement.
• Work with owners, operators and investors to independently assess the performance and configuration of assets including gas and steam turbines, boilers and associated auxiliary equipment for their capability, risk, and opportunities.
• Advise on asset related contracts including Construction, Operations and Maintenance, Connection and Long Term Service Support.
• Identify and assess issues that may cause degradation or failure in plant performance and condition.
• Prepare specifications and tender documents.
• Author technical notes and reports, working collaboratively with your colleagues where applicable, for all stakeholders.
• Lead, advise and negotiate on all matters that are technical in nature.
• Develop multi-disciplinary proposals and bids for the Energy Business.

You should have a good working understanding of:

• Existing and current engineering practices used in the thermal power generation industry.
• The concept of integrated solutions and applicability to the technologies being considered, including current and future legislative and regulatory requirements.
• The workings of legal and commercial frameworks that will be used to wrap around the technical solution.

Your Team: Our team’s expertise covers all Energy Transition generation and conversion technologies including novel, first of a kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology. Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEMs we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations. Our teams are tactically placed in the UK, India, Ireland and wider Europe. We work internationally with our clients and other Energy sector teams in North America, Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Degree qualification in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in some or all of engineering consultancy, project development, operation and maintenance.
• Chartered Engineer and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the assessment of assets under development, construction or in operation.
• Knowledge of EPC and LTSA arrangements for power generation projects.
• A willingness to travel to client sites and other regional WSP offices to support our projects.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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.
• 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.

#WeAreWSP 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.