Location
London, Chancery Lane office with easy commuting options and local amenities.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. As an Associate or Associate Director within the Utilities team of the Building Services sector, you will play a senior role managing utilities consultancy across multi-disciplinary projects. You will lead the coordination and management of utilities risks, costs, and programmes, addressing challenges such as capacity constraints, reinforcement delays, diversionary works, and the evolving utility marketplace for new supply infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include leading engagement with clients on technical utilities matters, managing project teams to deliver innovative solutions, and ensuring utilities are integrated into development proposals and cost plans. You will oversee utility works from concept and masterplanning through detailed design, balancing technical, risk, commercial, and delivery aspects.

You will lead a variety of utility projects ranging from local schemes to nationally significant developments, working within multidisciplinary teams and acting as a senior point of contact for clients and design teams. Driving business growth, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining WSP’s high standards of service and professional reputation will also be key aspects of your role.

Supported by local, regional, and international experts, along with extensive technical resources, you will be based in our London office and contribute to shaping a better future through your expertise and leadership.

Experience
- Proven track record in a client-facing role managing utility portfolios.
- Experience planning, coordinating, and managing utility disconnections, diversionary works, and new supply infrastructure across UK projects.
- Thorough understanding of Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications networks in relation to development schemes.
- Knowledge of Multi Utility, ICP / IDNO and NAV opportunities including associated commercial risks.
- Familiarity with relevant utility legislation governing Electric, Water, Gas, and Fibre companies.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects concurrently, and organize time and resources effectively.
- Experience directing BIM teams (AutoCAD / Civils 3D / Revit) to produce quality models and drawings.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Must be able to obtain UK Security Check (SC) vetting level.

About you
- Strong communicator able to convey technical details graphically and in reports.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on technical aspects.
- Commercially aware with excellent project and programme management skills.
- Committed to mentoring and developing junior staff.
- Enthusiastic about promoting WSP’s capabilities and expertise.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.