Description 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 Head of Substation (Plant & Protection & Control Design), you will lead the engineering function responsible for Primary Plant and Protection & Control design across substations from 33kV to 400kV. You will act as the technical authority for substation design, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality engineering solutions aligned with client requirements, regulatory standards and industry best practice. The role combines technical leadership, strategic direction, team development, and engagement with key stakeholders across UK Transmission and Distribution operators. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Strategic Leadership Lead and develop the substation design function across Plant and P&C disciplines. Define technical standards, best practices and long‑term capability requirements. Promote safety‑by‑design, quality assurance and compliance with UK/EU legislation and industry standards (ENA, BS, IEC). Align design resources with business strategy and project demand. Responsibility for resource planning and recruitment Technical Authority Oversee Primary Plant design including specifications, layouts and detailed engineering for switchgear, transformers, earthing, auxiliaries and associated equipment. Set direction for P&C design including protection philosophies, schemes, interlocking, SCADA and communication systems. Approve design deliverables to ensure technical integrity, constructability, and compliance with utility standards. Project Delivery & Governance Provide technical oversight across all project phases: concept, FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Drive consistency, quality and risk management across design packages. Support tendering activities including bid preparation, estimating and scope definition. People Leadership Build, lead and mentor a high‑performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Define career pathways, training programmes and performance expectations. Enable effective collaboration with civil, structural, OHL, cable and project management teams. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Represent the organisation as a senior technical authority in client, regulator and partner meetings. Work with external design houses, suppliers and contractors to optimise technical solutions. Manage client feedback to support continuous improvement and strong commercial relationships. Your background Senior‑level experience in substation design leadership within the UK Transmission & Distribution sector. Strong expertise in electrical plant engineering and P&C systems up to 400kV. In‑depth understanding of UK utility technical standards, grid codes and regulatory frameworks. Qualifications BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng, IET) or working towards chartership. Experience working with UK Transmission Operators and DNOs. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. LI-DM1