Senior Civil & Structural Engineer (Energy) in Newcastle Emlyn

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for working on a range of Onshore Wind, PV and BESS projects throughout the EIA, design and construction phases. WSP takes on the role as Owner’s Engineer / Technical Advisor on many renewable projects in the UK. The role includes design review and site supervision duties and involves carrying out the following tasks on site:

• Carry out construction phase inspections, including foundation pre‑pour inspections and post‑pour inspections.
• Assist with project administration tasks such as client meetings, progress reporting and technical queries.
• Review BoP contractor’s civil infrastructure designs (tracks, hardstands, foundations, control buildings, etc).
• Contribute to H&S management, including review of RAMS and other construction documents such as a Construction Environmental Management Plan or Traffic Management Plan.
• Manage construction project quality assurance and document control across multiple projects.
• Support the Project Managers on contract payments and variations.

Other day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Work with team members to develop 2D / 3D wind farm layouts using InfraWorks and AutoCAD.
• Assist with internal project management tasks such as forecasting, invoicing and resourcing.
• Develop proposals and bids for onshore wind projects and contribute to multi‑disciplinary proposals.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering qualification.
• Chartered, or working towards chartered status with the ICE.
• Experience of design and construction in renewable projects.
• Basic understanding of GIS, InfraWorks and AutoCAD.
• Some combined site experience with knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety, general on‑site civil construction experience and reinforcement detailing and checking.
• SMSTS or NEC4 supervision accreditation preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel all over the UK for site supervision duties.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Flex your time with “WSP My Hour,” allowing one hour each day for personal activities and the option to make up time earlier or later.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement as desired.
• Health & Wellbeing support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Employee development through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

EEO Statement

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.