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Senior electrical engineer (building services)

Manchester
Permanent
WSP
Electrical engineer building services
€50,000 a year
Posted: 2 February
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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.

To find out more about our Building Services Mechanical & Electrical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing


A Little More About Your Role…

* Meeting the requirements of a 'Senior Engineer' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.
* Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.
* Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
* Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
* Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
* Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
* Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
* Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works


Your Team

* You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
* The Building Services team in Manchester consists of more than 30 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers.
* We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
* We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do and is inherent in our offering.
* We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
* We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals.


What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

* A proven track record of delivering a variety of projects both in terms of scale and sector.
* Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.
* Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.
* Shown detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
* Have a working understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* Proven understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.


Key Technical Requirements

* Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
* Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
* Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.


Electrical Skills

* Low voltage distribution systems
* Low voltage standby generation
* UPS systems
* Cable calculations (via software and by hand)
* Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
* Small power
* Fire alarms
* Intruder detection
* Access control & security systems
* Disabled call systems
* Data cabling and outlets
* Lightning protection


Qualifications

* BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
* CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
* Working towards I Eng or C Eng status
* RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
* Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

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.


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 — 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 and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
* Health & Wellbeing — Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support.
* Flex your time — WSP My Hour for personal activities, part-time and flexible working arrangements, and leave options.
* Your development — Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.


EEO Statement

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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