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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.
A little more about your role:
The Senior Project Engineer will play an important role in engineering and technical matters associated with offshore wind projects with a particular focus on offshore substations. This is a key growth area for WSP and offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and resourceful engineer to help drive and realise the company’s offshore wind strategy. The role will work across engineering and design, Owner’s Engineering and smaller scopes, requiring strong leadership and the ability to manage complex projects. The role requires flexibility to work across all work packages and, at times, support consultancy and strategic advisory projects in support of business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the technical leadership of large multi-discipline engineering and design projects and take on key positions such as Package Lead or Deputy Engineering Manager.
- Oversee the technical aspects of offshore wind structural engineering projects. Support design work and be prepared to review and author key project deliverables. Contribute to multi-discipline projects and provide design input into key processes such as offshore substation topside layouts.
- Support on Owner’s Engineer contracts and be competent to undertake and/or co-ordinate design reviews; authoring of key project documentation such as Basis of Design, Technical Specifications and Employer’s Requirements; support of main asset procurement processes; and management of risk and programme.
- Lead on smaller commissions and take on key positions such as Project Manager or Technical Lead.
- Support the Engineering Manager in developing and implementing new processes and procedures to streamline efficient delivery execution.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the offshore wind sector, contributing to the growth of the engineering function. Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies and industry partners.
- Lead and contribute to the development of bids and proposals with a particular focus on technical content.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant technical regulations, standards and best practices.
- Manage technical budgets, schedules and resources effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, asset management, advisory and environmental teams.
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