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Senior electrical engineer (building services)

Cardiff
WSP in the UK & Ireland
Electrical engineer building services
€55,000 a year
Posted: 12h ago
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Job Description

A Senior Electrical Engineer grade responsible for delivering projects that meet client expectations and technical standards.


Responsibilities

* Deliver projects for your discipline in line with client expectations.
* Work in a joint leadership capacity within the MEP discipline team, providing design and technical advice as a project manager.
* Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete work in line with technical and commercial performance and delivery schedules.
* Work independently with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline.
* Interpret client needs and project requirements to meet overall delivery goals.
* Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region.
* Supervise completion of detailed designs and oversee work of others in this function.
* Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study.
* Direct production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, with review by colleagues before issue.
* Develop and line‑manage junior staff.


Electrical Skills

* Low‑voltage distribution systems
* Cable calculations using ElectricalOM or Amtech or by hand
* Lighting calculations (software and by hand)
* Energy lighting
* Small power
* Fire detection & alarm
* Intruder detection
* Access control & security systems
* Disabled call systems
* Data cabling and outlets
* Lightning protection


Qualifications

* BEng/BSc/MEng in an applicable engineering discipline.
* Chartership or working towards chartership with CIBSE, IET, or Engineering Council.
* Proven track record of delivering a variety of projects within the Building Services sector.
* Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, coordination and debates.
* Skilled at sketching and communicating technical detail graphically to construction professionals and client teams.
* Detailed understanding of regulations applicable to the discipline, demonstrated through calculations.
* Working knowledge of latest electrical design software packages to allocate and direct work on projects.
* Proficient with Revit MEP or other 3‑D design software to allocate and direct work on projects.
* Must obtain a UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).


Benefits

* Hybrid working: work from home up to two days per week, with flexibility for office collaboration.
* WSP My Hour: one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible reallocation.
* Part‑time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave.
* Health & Wellbeing support via Thrive programme and Virtual GP service.
* Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% discount on gym memberships.
* Comprehensive menopause support package.


EEO Statement

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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