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Offshore Substation Electrical Lead - HVAC (Energy). WSP • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Offshore Substation Electrical Lead - HVAC (Energy)

Offshore Substation Electrical Lead - HVAC (Energy)

. WSP • Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
2 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Job Description

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.

A little more about your role:

The Offshore Substation Lead Engineer is the technical authority and delivery lead for offshore substations (HVAC). The role provides leadership from concept and FEED through detailed design and commissioning support, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, optimised, and delivered to programme and quality expectations.

Your responsibilities would include:
  • Act as technical lead and design authority for offshore substation electrical engineering.
  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering delivery across internal teams, partners, and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and project specifications.
  • Manage technical risk, change control, and design assurance activities.
  • 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.
  • Lead technical interfaces with clients, OEMs, contractors, and verification bodies.
  • Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers.


What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:
  • Working knowledge across HV/MV/LV systems, transformers, GIS/AIS, reactors and compensation, protection & control, and a working interface knowledge across SCADA and communications, earthing and lightning protection, auxiliary power systems, cable systems and terminations.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Chartered Engineer status desirable. Offshore safety certification desirable.
  • Proven experience delivering offshore HVAC substations, HVDC experience desirable. Strong background across project lifecycle stages with client-facing technical leadership.
  • Strong technical leadership, structured problem solving, excellent communication skills, and ability to lead teams across multiple locations and disciplines.


Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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