Principal Structural Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering design on major energy infrastructure projects.
- Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
- Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and WSP’s quality processes.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and provide expert guidance.
- Contribute to business development and proposal writing.
- Support the development of best practices and innovation within the team.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
Ideally, Experience In The Following
- Substations
- Transmission and Distribution infrastructure
- Overhead Line (OHL) projects
- Power stations
- Petrochemical facilities
- Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to lead and inspire teams
Benefits
Work‑life balance
Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also enabling collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
Welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds, encouraging authenticity, and supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups.
Health & Wellbeing
Access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex Your Time
"WSP My Hour" allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time; also part‑time, flexible working arrangements, purchasable additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement options.
Your Development
Investment in training, mentoring, and chartership to support professional growth.
Additional Perks
Inclusive benefits program, opportunity to contribute to innovative design solutions, and exposure to leading capital infrastructure projects in the UK’s energy transition.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, 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.
