Overview
Overhead Line (OHL) Foundation Designer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
What you will do
* Lead and execute detailed foundation design for overhead transmission line structures, including lattice towers and monopoles.
* Apply Eurocode and British Standards to ensure structural integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
* Conduct foundation upgrade assessments for aging infrastructure, including retrofit design and reinforcement strategies.
* Perform quantitative risk assessments on existing foundations using geotechnical data, structural analysis, and probabilistic modelling.
* Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, structural teams, and project managers to integrate foundation solutions into broader transmission schemes.
* Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and risk matrices for client and regulatory review.
* Support feasibility studies, site investigations, and design validation for UK-based transmission projects.
* Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with UK project requirements.
What we are looking for you to demonstrate
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
* Chartered Engineer Status (CEng, MIStrctE or equivalent) preferred.
* Experience in detailed design of foundations for OHTL or similar infrastructure.
* Strong working knowledge of Eurocode (EN1997, EN1992) and British Standards (BS8004, BS8110).
* Demonstrated experience on UK-based transmission projects, preferably with National Grid or DNOs.
* Proficiency in design software such as STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, Tekla Tedds or equivalent.
* Familiarity with foundation upgrade strategies and asset life extension techniques.
* Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
* Familiarity with UK planning and environmental regulations.
* Experience with foundation design for challenging terrains or brownfield sites.
About WSP and our benefits
We are a global engineering and professional services firm with a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, flexible benefits, and development opportunities including training and Chartership.
#WeAreWSP — We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics and strive to support workplace adjustments as needed.
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