Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little bit more about your role:

As a Principal Engineer, you will focus on technical and project delivery of energy storage assignments and lead the development of WSP's services in this area.

Your duties will include:

• Leading and delivering high-quality technical services for feasibility, development, owner's engineer, and technical due diligence assignments focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Providing technical input to BESS developments at each project stage, including their integration with other electrical or generating plants.
• Training, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring quality standards.
• Advising clients on project development and execution processes, including key stages, timelines, and risks.
• Leading and supporting interface management between engineering and environmental disciplines.
• Drafting and reviewing technical specifications, evaluating tenders, and supporting contractor negotiations.
• Engaging with clients through reviewing enquiries and preparing proposals for prospective projects.

YOUR TEAM

WSP has a long history in delivering high-quality technical advisory and management consultancy services in renewable energy, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV, and BESS. We work on some of the world's largest renewable energy projects and maintain relationships with major developers, investors, and lenders globally.

Our core services include:

• Site layouts, concept design, and feasibility studies
• Technical due diligence
• Lender's Technical Advisor (LTA) scope
• Project development and Owner's Engineer scope, including tendering, construction monitoring, and technical advisory
• Hybrid Projects and BESS capacity and power optimizations
• Operation & Maintenance and Asset Management

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering, technical, or scientific discipline, preferably with postgraduate specialization in renewable energy.
• Deep technical, commercial, and field knowledge of BESS technologies and deployment.
• Strong understanding of emerging BESS technologies and international markets.
• Experience in developing UK utility-scale sites at various stages.
• Ability to manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it.
• Excellent client engagement skills and relationship-building ability.
• Attention to detail, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.

Applications from those with experience as a contractor, developer, financier/lender, or manufacturer are encouraged. We aim to build a diverse team to provide the best value and advice to our clients.

Learn more about our ENERGY business and opportunities at WSP.

If you don't meet all criteria, apply anyway—your experience might align with other roles.

Imagine a better future for you and for us all.

Work on landmark projects globally and make a meaningful community impact. Could you do the best work of your life and leave a legacy?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 employees dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 UK and Ireland professionals, we focus on our communities and leverage international expertise.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working policy allowing two days remote work, with modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity: We value diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Our employee resource groups promote belonging.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS 24/7 doctor consultations, workplace adjustments, gym discounts, and menopause support.

Flexibility: Options like "WSP My Hour" for personal time, part-time work, additional leave, and flexible bank holiday use.

Your development: Investment in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

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We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities, and we support workplace adjustments for disabled applicants.