Overhead Line (OHL) Foundation Designer (Energy)

Overview

Overhead Line (OHL) Foundation Designer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

What you will do

• Lead and execute detailed foundation design for overhead transmission line structures, including lattice towers and monopoles.
• Apply Eurocode and British Standards to ensure structural integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct foundation upgrade assessments for aging infrastructure, including retrofit design and reinforcement strategies.
• Perform quantitative risk assessments on existing foundations using geotechnical data, structural analysis, and probabilistic modelling.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, structural teams, and project managers to integrate foundation solutions into broader transmission schemes.
• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and risk matrices for client and regulatory review.
• Support feasibility studies, site investigations, and design validation for UK-based transmission projects.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with UK project requirements.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered Engineer Status (CEng, MIStrctE or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in detailed design of foundations for OHTL or similar infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocode (EN1997, EN1992) and British Standards (BS8004, BS8110).
• Demonstrated experience on UK-based transmission projects, preferably with National Grid or DNOs.
• Proficiency in design software such as STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, Tekla Tedds or equivalent.
• Familiarity with foundation upgrade strategies and asset life extension techniques.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Familiarity with UK planning and environmental regulations.
• Experience with foundation design for challenging terrains or brownfield sites.

About WSP and our benefits

We are a global engineering and professional services firm with a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, flexible benefits, and development opportunities including training and Chartership.

#WeAreWSP — We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics and strive to support workplace adjustments as needed.