Associate / Associate Director - Civil & Structural 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 an Associate or Associate Director within our Civil & Structural Engineering team, you will take a leading role in the delivery of engineering services across major Energy Transition and infrastructure projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical leadership and project direction across a broad range of sectors including power generation, transmission and distribution, substations, gas infrastructure, carbon capture, hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation and other critical energy assets. You will lead the delivery of civil and structural engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients, project managers and discipline leads to develop trusted relationships and deliver successful outcomes. In addition to project delivery responsibilities, you will support the growth of the Civil & Structural team through mentoring, capability development, recruitment and business development activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver civil and structural engineering services on complex Energy Transition and industrial infrastructure projects. Act as Lead Engineer, Discipline Lead or Project Manager as appropriate, ensuring successful delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements. Provide technical leadership across structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, foundations, site infrastructure and associated civil engineering works. Develop innovative, sustainable and practical engineering solutions that meet client and project requirements. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor and identifying opportunities for future work. Collaborate effectively with mechanical, electrical, process and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Support project planning, resource forecasting and risk management activities. Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, supporting professional development and chartership progression. Contribute to recruitment, capability development and succession planning within the team. Support the preparation of bids, proposals, presentations and technical submissions. Promote engineering excellence, safety in design and continuous improvement across all activities. Contribute to the development of best practice, digital engineering approaches and innovative delivery methods. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate... We are seeking an experienced civil or structural engineering professional with strong technical capability, leadership skills and a passion for delivering infrastructure that supports the energy transition. Essential Qualifications & Experience Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or equivalent professional body. Significant experience delivering civil and/or structural engineering projects within energy, industrial or infrastructure sectors. Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex design activities. Strong understanding of engineering governance, quality management and Safety in Design principles. Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop business opportunities. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes and project delivery performance. Ideally, Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas Transmission and Distribution infrastructure. Electrical substations. Overhead Line (OHL) infrastructure. Power generation facilities. Gas transmission and distribution infrastructure. Hydrogen and carbon capture projects. Industrial and process plants. Heavy rotating equipment foundations. Modular plant design and off-site construction. Petrochemical or chemical processing facilities. 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? #LI-DM1