Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Engineer - Associate/ Associate Director (Development)
Wsp
Senior utilities infrastructure engineer leading multi‑utility projects for development.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
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
What you bring
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.
- Flexible working out of our UK offices (base office flexible)
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Interview process
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Security clearance- candidate must be able to obtain uk security check (sc) vetting.
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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.
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.
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
- No DEI content per instruction.
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