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: WSP’s Energy business is looking to expand its Electricity Transmission & Distribution service line in Ireland and is excited to appoint a Lead Transmission Engineer to join our team based out of the Naas office. This is a fantastic opportunity to spearhead and lead the growth of our business in Ireland, managing existing projects and securing new opportunities in the region. In this role, you will focus on developing and enhancing relationships with Ireland’s Electricity Network Operators, winning work, and working on bids and proposals. You will also be responsible for project management and project delivery, ensuring the successful completion of projects within the assigned business. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Experience in Electrical Design related to Ireland’s Electricity Transmission System. Management Skills : Capable of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including HV cable networks, Protection & Control, Substation Primary Design, Civil Engineering, and Overhead Line (OHL) Design. Project Management and Delivery : Proven track record in managing and delivering projects successfully. Bid Management and Proposals : Expertise in managing bids, writing proposals, and winning work. Client Interfacing : Strong client interfacing skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Interpersonal Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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. Job Info Job Identification 66207 Locations Naas Town Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 TD00, IE Posting Date 02/07/2025, 04:43 PM About Us We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Flex your time? For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview 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. You will be working with senior people in the Ireland and UK Team to further develop and expand our market share with clients in Ireland, as an important component of the wider Transport strategy. The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team delivering successful transport schemes for our clients. A little more about your role... You will have established client relationships and extensive experience of business development and work-winning, possessing an active understanding of the current transport market in Ireland. This skill set will be coupled with a proven ability to lead major transport planning and multi-disciplinary commissions. Responsibilities Building and managing client relationships for our national and local frameworks to grow our portfolio of work. Leading transport planning and modelling support to project teams in the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects alongside colleagues in other service lines to deliver large multi-disciplinary projects. Build a local transport team leading and encouraging professional development through mentoring and training. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A proven ability to develop and service a productive client work base in Ireland; Existing relationships with key clients e.g. TII, NTA; A proven track record in managing and directing transport projects; An in-depth understanding of transport project development processes and/or expertise in transport modelling; Significant experience in transport planning including production and review of transport plans and strategies, feasibility studies, Option Assessment Reports and Business Case development; Knowledge of current transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level; Extensive knowledge of applicable transport guidance and best practice; Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools; Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard; Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences; Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body; Strong technical and project leadership across a portfolio of projects and clients; and Experience of negotiating with a range of stakeholders through the application of strong communication and collaboration skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. WSP’s Land team in Ireland is seeking talented Land Consultants, at various levels, to join our Naas based team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our Land Team in the delivery of land referencing, landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition in support of strategic infrastructure development projects across Ireland and the UK. We support high-profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Water, Road, Rail and Local Authority sectors such as the North South Interconnector, NM20, Dublin Metrolink, M17 and A5, as well as HS2. Many of our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy, helping the Ireland economy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. We are the largest Land Referencing business in the UK and Ireland, with over 250 Land colleagues. As part of the WSP Land Team you will enjoy the support of multi-disciplinary colleagues in our Naas, Belfast and wider GB offices. Associate Land Consultant role… Lead a team of technical specialists to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget and to high standards. Be a trusted advisor to clients (externally and internally) and manage relationships. Advise on Land issues within Ireland and UK, including the relevant statutory processes to acquire land including CPO, Motorway Order, Vesting Order, etc. Secure land rights for high profile, strategic infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK. Liaise with landowners, auctioneers, land agents, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients. Work closely with the Land team and collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning teams. Lead on quality assurance of deliverables in relation to the identification of land interests and rights, negotiation of access to land for surveys, consents and acquisition of land rights for large scale development projects, as well as land acquisition and planning applications. Promote Land services and contribute to business development across the electricity, highway, rail, water, telecoms, gas and renewable energy sectors. Support the sharing of knowledge and lessons across regions and projects. Develop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry leading, best value services to our clients. Ensure that the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver successful projects and grow the business. Manage, motivate, mentor and develop staff and contribute to the delivery of the business strategy. Support the writing of bids/tenders to secure opportunities from internal and external clients. Lead delivery of training on technical topics. Ireland and UK travel. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Expertise in rural environment, property, communities and agricultural working practices. Experience working on infrastructure development schemes with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations. Experience of negotiating commercial terms with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves and easement. Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle. Proven track record of the development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation. Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills. Motivated and able to work in a team and on own initiative, being able to work under pressure and deliver high quality outputs. Strong landowner and public engagement skills. Good business and IT skills. Excellent adherence to quality assurance and good document management skills. A degree in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management or similar. Chartership or membership of a Professional body would be advantageous. A full drivers’ licence is essential. Senior Land Consultant role… Utilising statutory powers and other available mechanisms to acquire land including CPO, Motorway Order, Vesting Order on behalf of clients within the electricity, highways, rail, water, telecoms, gas or renewable energy sectors. Preparation and quality assurance of technical documents in relation to the identification of land interests and rights, negotiation of access to land for surveys, consents and acquisition of land rights. Negotiation of Heads of Terms to secure land for projects. Liaising with landowners, land agents, auctioneers, legal representatives, planning authorities, key stakeholders, contractors and clients. Work closely with Land team colleagues and collaborate with engineering, environmental, and planning team. Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across Ireland and/or UK. Develop efficient working practices and promote innovation in the team to provide industry leading, best value services to our clients. Management and development of a team of early career professionals providing both technical training and career development support. Contribute to business development and the delivery of the business strategy. Ireland and UK travel. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Degree or equivalent experience in Geography, Land and Estate Management, Agriculture or a relevant discipline. Worked to deliver land referencing, land access, landowner engagement services and statutory processes on major infrastructure projects. Experience of negotiating with landowners and knowledge of the legal process for the acquisition of wayleaves/easements/servitudes desirable. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across a range of sectors and locations across Ireland and/or UK. Demonstrable experience of reducing land risk for clients and advising them on land related matters throughout all stages of a project lifecycle. Proven track record of the development of Orders and/or acquisition of consents and interests in land, and knowledge of relevant legislation. Experience of infrastructure development schemes in particular the electricity, road, gas, rail and renewable energy sector. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and clients at all levels. Ability to communicate effectively with strong influencing and negotiating skills. Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable. Chartership or membership of a Professional body would be advantageous. A full drivers’ licence is essential. Assistant Land Consultant role… Undertake land referencing activities, including Ireland land registry searches on Tailte Éireann, desktop research, questionnaire analysis and archival investigations to identify legal land interests and rights in land. Accurate data entry and management of land and landowner information and consultation records in databases and GIS. Site visits to landowners to confirm ownership details, agree access for surveys. Support Land Team in securing and acquiring appropriate land rights as well as negotiation of Heads of Terms. Support Land Team in preparation of Orders and relevant statutory processes to acquire land. Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… A degree in geography or another relevant discipline, which has provided you with an understanding of the complexities of land-use and/or landownership in Ireland/UK. Experience of working with databases and managing information with excellent attention to detail. Experience of working with mapping and knowledge of GIS. Experience of landowner engagement or working with members of the public. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and clients at all levels. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of the rural environment and farming practices would be desirable. A full drivers’ licence is essential. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #L1-JC2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
