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 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 role
A little more about your role:
* Meeting the requirements of an "Associate" grade and a proven track record in leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Demonstrate how your input 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.
* Work with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline or bring specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
* Interpret the client’s needs and the project as a whole to meet full delivery requirements.
* Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise others in this function.
* Lead the feasibility study for the project and consider feasibility of the project specific to the discipline.
* Direct others in the production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
* Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete the works.
Your team
* Collaborate with likeminded individuals on exciting multi-disciplinary projects.
* The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh) consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health engineers.
* Supported by local, regional and international experts with an extensive technical library and specifications.
* We attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise and emphasize integrity, respect, and diversity.
* We care about individuals and their progress and offer fulfilling career development for our professionals.
* Based in Newcastle or Teesside with easy commuting options and free car parking.
Key Technical Requirements:
* Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
* Working understanding of latest electrical design software to allocate and direct work on projects.
* Understanding of Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate and direct work on projects.
* Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD to allocate and direct work on projects.
* Proven track record in local business development.
* Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
Electrical Design 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 IEng or CEng status
* RevitMEP training applied to the 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.
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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
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 policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in 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, celebrate integrity, and treat everyone with respect. We embrace a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP with employee resource groups for diverse backgrounds.
Health & Wellbeing
We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service for quick medical access and reasonable workplace adjustments. The Gymflex scheme offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and there is a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to adjust time. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holidays to suit you.
Your development
We invest in development and training through mentoring, training, and Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP
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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and support with workplace adjustments as needed.
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