Hydrogen Technical Lead (Energy)

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

We are seeking a hydrogen specialist to join our Gas & Hydrogen and Low Carbon team. Working as part of a specialist team and our larger engineering group you will support projects at every level of design in key energy transition sectors including hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation and carbon capture and storage.

Our team's expertise covers all aspects of the traditional gas markets, the emerging Hydrogen sectors, decarbonisation of industry, energy transition technologies and more conventional power generation. Our services range from advisory services through to concept/feasibility and FEED engineering design and project delivery.

In this role you will:

• Lead on advisory and design services to Hydrogen projects across WSP's sectors and business units.
• Work on projects at all stages of development, including advisory services (due diligence, LTA), owners engineer, feasibility, concept, FEED and detailed design.
• Developing hydrogen and decarbonisation solutions, including demand and supply profiles, funding applications, scenarios and roadmaps/pathways for clients in the gas based on a number of interventions that can be feasibly implemented.
• Writing up technical and strategic reports for clients.
• Contributing to feasibility and advisory studies related to hydrogen, heating and decarbonisation across multiple sectors.
• Contributing to the team delivery of wider decarbonisation, hydrogen, gas and energy.
• Work closely with clients to ensure projects are delivered to their expectations in terms of health & safety, quality, time and budget.
• Preparation of process engineering deliverables such as calculations, specifications, datasheets, process drawings and simulations.
• To represent the company through the delivery of presentations, conference attendance and publication of thought leadership pieces.
• Contribute to the group, and your own, continuous professional development and training, including the mentoring of others.
• Developing proposals and bids, and where necessary funding applications

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A relevant degree in engineering or science subjects.
• You are chartered or significantly progressed on your journey in pursing professional qualifications with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in the hydrogen sector especially hydrogen infrastructure, heat and production and industrial decarbonisation.
• Good IT skills are paramount, as well as the ability to learn and use bespoke engineering and project management tools
• Client facing experience is desired, so professionalism and excellent communication skills, written and verbal are a must.

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.

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.

• Job Identification 78841
• Posting Date 01/21/2026, 01:32 PM

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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.

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.

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.

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.