Engineer/Senior/Principal Mechanical (Building Services)
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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.
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Your Team
* You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
* The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Split across Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow) consists of more than 50 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.
Responsibilities
* Have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
* 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.
* Review design programmes and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works in line with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
* Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
* 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.
* Training and mentoring of staff.
What we will look 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, coordination and debates.
* Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.
* Detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
* Working understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allocate / direct work on projects.
* Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
Mechanical Design Skills
* Working knowledge of Hevacomp
* U value calculations
* Heat loss & gain calculations
* Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc), Pump sizing, Duct sizing, Fan sizing
* Psychrometrics
* Control valve sizing & authority
* Thermal modelling
* BMS Systems
Qualifications
* CIBSE/ IET/IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
* IES or TAS training applied to the discipline
* Revit MEP training applied to the discipline
* Achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status
* BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
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: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for family, friends, interests and 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.
* Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, providing tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives access to NHS or Irish Medical Council GPs, with reasonable workplace adjustments available. The Gymflex scheme offers discounts on gym memberships, and we provide menopause support.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour gives you one hour each day for personal activities with flexible time trade-offs. We offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holidays as you prefer.
* Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
* #WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.
We also provide a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to develop your career as part of a global team.
Note: This listing includes information about location and postings that may apply to multiple sites within the UK & Ireland region.
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