Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development) at Wsp in Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

project delivery

utility projects

team leadership

client management

business development

quality service

Leading and working within multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally and managing coordinated project delivery
Leading a wide variety of Utility projects from local schemes to class leading projects of national significance
Working closely with a diverse range clients to help deliver complex and interesting schemes to the highest standards, budget and programme
Providing the expected quality of service for our clients and upholding our professional reputation
Providing 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

Requirements

security check

autocad

revit

chartered

civil degree

leadership

Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
Experience in directing BIM teams (AutoCAD / Civils 3D / Revit etc) in their production of quality project models and design outputs
Proven ability to lead teams, manage and work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time and your project teams between them
Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a development
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
Civil Engineering Degree, or similar equivalent qualification
Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status.
Experience of Multi-Utility / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider) and commercial risk/opportunities
Rounded understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks, in relation to new development activities
Delivering a high level of commercially awareness, project/programme management and efficient problem solving.

Benefits

Flexible working out of our UK offices (base office flexible)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must be able to obtain uk security check (sc) vetting.

Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

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Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

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Role

Description

project delivery

utility projects

team leadership

client management

business development

quality service

Leading and working within multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally and managing coordinated project delivery
Leading a wide variety of Utility projects from local schemes to class leading projects of national significance
Working closely with a diverse range clients to help deliver complex and interesting schemes to the highest standards, budget and programme
Providing the expected quality of service for our clients and upholding our professional reputation
Providing 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

Requirements

security check

autocad

revit

chartered

civil degree

leadership

Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Experience delivering utility connections, diversions and utility infrastructure strategies for small, medium and large schemes in the UK.
Experience in directing BIM teams (AutoCAD / Civils 3D / Revit etc) in their production of quality project models and design outputs
Proven ability to lead teams, manage and work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively organise your time and your project teams between them
Ability to develop utility demand calculations based on the needs of a development
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high quality reports
Civil Engineering Degree, or similar equivalent qualification
Chartered Engineer or open/working towards Chartered Engineer status.
Experience of Multi-Utility / iDNO (independent Distribution Network Operators) / ICP (Independent Connection Provider) and commercial risk/opportunities
Rounded understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks, in relation to new development activities
Delivering a high level of commercially awareness, project/programme management and efficient problem solving.

Benefits

Flexible working out of our UK offices (base office flexible)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must be able to obtain uk security check (sc) vetting.