Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Principal Civil Engineer will lead the development and delivery of onshore renewable energy projects across the UK, focusing on onshore wind and repowering projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project development and delivery, from feasibility, optioneering and consenting through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with agreed programme, budget and quality objectives.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading delivery of renewable energy projects from feasibility and development through to construction and operation
- Managing project scope, programme, budget, risk, quality, health and safety and commercial performance
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, structural, environmental, planning, geotechnical and grid specialists
- Managing key project interfaces including clients, landowners, planning authorities, statutory consultees, contractors, DNOs, TOs, OEMs and regulatory bodies
- Acting as the primary client contact and providing strategic project leadership and advice
- Supporting project development activities including site selection, optioneering, constraints analysis, feasibility studies and consenting strategies
- Leading procurement activities including preparation of Employer's Requirements, technical specifications, tender documentation, tender evaluations and contract award recommendations
- Administering and managing engineering and construction contracts including NEC and other industry-standard forms of contract
- Overseeing construction activities ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, technical requirements and CDM responsibilities
- Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle and developing effective mitigation strategies
- Maintaining robust project governance, reporting, forecasting, change management and financial control processes
- Supporting business development activities including client engagement, framework management, proposal preparation and strategic pursuits
- Mentoring and developing junior project managers and technical staff, promoting collaboration and high-performance delivery
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management processes and delivery excellence across the renewables sector

The Renewables Team
The UK Renewables team supports clients through the complete lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from site identification and development through design, construction, operation, repowering and decommissioning. Our expertise spans onshore wind, solar PV, BESS, hydrogen and associated grid infrastructure projects. We work with developers, investors, utilities, contractors, OEMs, financial institutions and government bodies to successfully deliver complex renewable energy projects. Working across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and supported by WSP's global renewables network, we provide integrated technical, environmental, engineering and project management services for some of the industry's most significant energy transition projects.

Experience
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
- Experience delivering renewable energy infrastructure projects, particularly onshore wind developments
- Proven experience managing projects through development, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases
- Strong understanding of onshore renewable energy project lifecycles, risks and stakeholder requirements
- Knowledge of consenting and grid connection processes associated with renewable energy developments is beneficial
- Experience administering engineering and construction contracts, including FIDIC / NEC contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets, change control and financial performance
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist consultants
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations, construction management and health and safety requirements

About you
- Chartered Engineer, Chartered Project Professional or equivalent professional accreditation desirable
- Project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent would be beneficial
- Strong communication, client management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced delivery environment
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK as required

Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline
- Professional accreditation and project management qualifications as noted above are desirable