Principal Structural Engineer - Energy

WSP

This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects across the world, contributing to the UK's energy transition and infrastructure. You will embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

The Role

As a Principal Structural Engineer you will lead the design and delivery of structural solutions for major energy infrastructure projects including Transmission and Distribution networks, Overhead Line (OHL) systems, power stations, and other critical assets.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, innovative and sustainable outcomes.

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.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and infrastructure, with a strong technical background and leadership capabilities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.
• Ideally, experience in one or more of 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.

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
• Career development opportunities within a global consultancy.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Work-life balance initiatives such as WSP My Hour, part-time arrangements, and flexible leave.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes including Thrive, virtual GP, gymflex, menopause support, and reasonable adjustments.
• Inclusion and belonging culture with employee resource groups.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 passionate people worldwide. Our 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland are dedicated to local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services