Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate / Associate Director (Development)
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Our Development team specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from planning through to implementation. We advise private and public sector clients on Highways, Public Realm, Sewerage, SUDS, Building Drainage, Earthworks, Flood Protection, utilities coordination and diversion across the UK.
Your Role
The role will involve leading engagement with and advising clients on technical utilities matters, managing project teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and develop designs for implementation. Work may cover the full project spectrum from concept to detailed design and be at the forefront of project and commercial management for utility projects.
Responsibilities
* Leading a wide variety of utility projects from local schemes to class‑leading projects of national significance.
* Leading and working within multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally, managing coordinated project delivery.
* Acting as an experienced senior point of contact for the Development team and clients on key projects.
* Driving business growth with existing clients and developing new client relationships.
* Working closely with a diverse range of clients to help deliver complex schemes to the highest standards, budget and programme.
* Mentoring and developing our growing team.
* Providing the expected quality of service for our clients and upholding our professional reputation.
* Delivering a high level of commercial awareness, project/programme management and efficient problem solving.
Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer (or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status).
* Civil Engineering Degree or similar equivalent qualification.
* Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for schemes in the UK.
* Rounded understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water and Telecommunications networks in relation to new development activities.
* Experience of Multi‑Utility/iDNO/ICP and commercial risk/opportunities.
* Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on a development’s needs.
* Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects concurrently and organise effective time management.
* Excellent communication skills to engage with co‑professionals and deliver high quality reports.
* Experience directing BIM teams (AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Revit etc.) in their production of quality project models and design outputs.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
* Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
Training and Development
All staff are encouraged and assisted to progress their training towards Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE, IHT, CIWEM or equivalent Engineering organisations. Staff will benefit from internal and external training opportunities.
Additional Information
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.
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.
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