Overview
Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) – WSP in the UK & Ireland.
Join to apply for the Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, you will work on exciting multi-disciplinary projects within the Building Services team, supported by local, regional and international experts and an extensive technical library and specifications.
Your Team
* You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.
* The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.
* You will be based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.
Role Responsibilities
* Have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
* Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
* Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resource is available to complete the works in line with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
* Work with initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
* Interpret client needs and project requirements to meet delivery objectives.
* Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region.
* Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
* Consider project feasibility for the discipline and lead overall feasibility studies.
* Direct production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
* Develop and line-manage junior staff.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline.
* CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership or working towards it.
* Revit MEP training applied to the discipline.
* Leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering varied projects.
* Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions and coordination.
* Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically to construction professionals and client teams.
* Detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline with demonstrable calculations.
* Working understanding of latest electrical design software packages for allocation/direction of work on projects.
* Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to support project execution.
* Understanding of UK and European regulations relevant to the discipline.
* Ability to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
Electrical Design Skills
* Low voltage distribution systems
* Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech / by hand
* Lighting calculations (via 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
What’s In It For You
Work-life balance with hybrid working and options to work from home two days a week, plus collaborative office environments. Inclusion and belonging, health and wellbeing benefits, and development opportunities including mentoring and Chartership support. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and other benefits are available as part of WSP’s benefits program.
Our Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing, including a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, menopause support, and more. We also offer the WSP My Hour scheme to balance personal time with work obligations.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We employ professionals across the UK & Ireland locally, supported by international brainpower.
EEO Statement
#WeAreWSP: We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments if requested.
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