Overview

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. 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.

Our Development team specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning, through to full implementation. We provide advice to private and public sector clients on planning and design issues relating to Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection and Utilities Coordination/Diversion on Residential, Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Educational and Healthcare Developments in the UK. The team also works closely with other WSP disciplines on high profile major multi-disciplinary projects. All staff are encouraged and assisted to progress their training towards EngTech, IEng or CEng status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent bodies; and staff will benefit from internal and external training opportunities.

To find out more about our Development business, click the link: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/planning-and-advisory

A little more about your role…

The management of utilities risk is of great importance to our Clients. Issues such as capacity shortages, encroachment on ageing assets and commercial opportunities require a particular skill set. If you have a background in utilities coordination and would like to work for one of the world\'s premier Consulting Engineering Firms, WSP is recruiting for a Principal level Utilities Infrastructure Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working out of the WSP Leeds office, located in the heart of the city with easy access to the nearby train station, food outlets and open green spaces
• Working within multidisciplinary teams to maintain existing and develop new client relationships – winning work
• Working closely with a diverse range of clients to deliver complex and demanding schemes
• Successfully bidding, winning and delivering schemes on budget
• Ensuring a high standard of work and information is provided to clients
• Providing an experienced senior point of contact for clients on key projects
• Mentoring team members
• Making a demonstrable contribution to the company\'s turnover and profitability
• Maintaining quality service and professional reputation
• Being commercially aware and efficient at problem solving

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Civil Engineering Degree, or equivalent qualification
• Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK
• Understanding of requirements of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks owners
• Experience of Multi-utility / iDNO / ICP offerings would be beneficial
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on development needs
• Experience on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and manage time effectively
• Working knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Excellent communication skills to engage with co-professionals and deliver high-quality reports
• AutoCAD / Civils 3D or similar software with 2D drawing and 3D modelling capability
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Technical and commercial understanding of the industry
• Ability to communicate technical detail effectively and networking skills
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

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.

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About Us

We are one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What\u2019s in it for you?

Work-life balance

We understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusivity. Our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people with tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP, and we offer reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities. We also offer part-time/flexible working, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, or belief. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can arrange workplace adjustments on request.