Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Utilities Engineer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• 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 Clients to help 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
• Quality service and professional reputation
• 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 similar 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 (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider) offerings would be beneficial
• Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a Development
• Project experience of large multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time between them
• Working knowledge of BIM standards and protocols
• Excellent communication skills are important to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
• AutoCAD / Civils 3D experience, 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

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, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging – diverse, authentic workplaces with employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, menopause support
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour and flexible leave options
• Your development – training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities
• #WeAreWSP – commitment to welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds

Disability Confident 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

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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