Full-Time
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Building Services
WSP
10,001+ employees
Global engineering consulting and advisory services
No salary listed
Basingstoke, UK + 3 more
More locations: Guildford, UK | Feltham, UK | Southampton, UK
Hybrid
Hybrid work model; option to work from home part of the week and from Heathrow, Southampton, Basingstoke or Guildford sites.
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- 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.
- Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
- Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study
- Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specification
- Act as the client’s key point of contact and responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPI’s
- Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also take a leading role in managing engineers towards the delivery of our key projects
- Be able to apply technical judgment and resourcefulness to feasibility studies, concept, scheme and detailed design, as well as construction support phases of projects
- Able to represent WSP to our clients, whilst also understanding and delivering client needs in engineering solutions
- Have a working knowledge of UK mechanical building services design, including relevant standards, codes and regulations and a proven track record of delivering a variety of UK Building Services MEP projects both in terms of scale and sector
- 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
- Be able to manage the technical, cost and programme elements of project delivery
- Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
- 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.
- Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
- Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study
- Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specification
- Act as the client’s key point of contact and responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPI’s
- Provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team
- Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions
- Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region
- 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.
- Development and line management of junior staff.
- Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts
- Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.
- Hold regular team meetings to discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training & development & all other relevant issues, including UK & Board briefs in support of your Discipline’s Team Leader
- The Heathrow team is a close group of engineers working together in an effective and cooperative team atmosphere with a flexible hybrid working model to working practices.
- The Heathrow team are directly involved in mission critical building and infrastructure projects at Europe’s busiest airport.
- We will be looking to you to not only be a client facing representative of WSP, but also to lead an engineering delivery team in providing innovative and sustainable solutions.
- As part of the wider WSP team we will be looking to you to incorporate our philosophies of sustainability, net zero carbon, digital design, modern methods of construction and smart systems into your design work.
- Our team is comprised of 10 engineers and part of a wider group of 35 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms in Guildford and Basingstoke.
- Whilst our core team is Heathrow based, we have a ability of work from our Southampton, Basingstoke and Guildford sites, or from home, for some of the week. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal needs.
- You will be reporting to our Heathrow Director, Huso Yildirim, and be responsible for both technical and project delivery elements.
- You will have a team of graduate, senior and principle engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.
WSP is a global engineering consulting firm that provides technical and strategic advisory services across transportation, buildings, environment, energy, and resources. It helps governments, private firms, and nonprofits plan, design, manage, and engineer infrastructure projects that support communities. The company works through multidisciplinary teams delivering project-based contracts and long-term advisory engagements, with services spanning planning, design, management, and engineering. It differentiates itself through its worldwide footprint, breadth of expertise across multiple sectors, and ability to provide end-to-end solutions from initial planning to implementation and operations. WSP’s goal is to enable sustainable, resilient infrastructure that helps communities thrive by delivering reliable and efficient systems.
Company Size
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Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 backlog hit a record $20.1 billion, up 23.2% year over year.
- Power client net revenue rose 30% and U.S. hard backlog rose 20% in Q2.
- Data center and utility demand is surging, with more than $73 billion tracked projects.
What critics are saying
- Arcadis rejected WSP’s July 30, 2026 bid, exposing failed M&A and management distraction.
- Integration and reorganization costs rose to $285 million-$305 million after TRC, pressuring 2027 margins.
- Operating cash flow fell in first-half 2026; a TRC integration miss risks leverage blowout.
What makes WSP unique
- WSP combines power, transport, and buildings expertise across 50 countries and 83,000 employees.
- TRC and POWER Engineers give WSP unmatched U.S. utility depth after 2024-2026 acquisitions.
- WSP wins sticky public-sector consultancy work, like Wiltshire Council’s six-year £200M highways contract.
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↑ 11%WSP broadens role in U.S. Power, data center development. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $73 billion worth of active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services Released Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Reports related to this article: Summary. Two recent acquisitions have boosted engineering firm WSP's role in the North American Power Industry, but the company also maintains a strong presence in the transportation sector, with a growing role in data center development. Power to the people. WSP Global Incorporated is turning up opportunities by the billions in North America, where its order backlog reached a record $20.1 billion worth of projects during second-quarter 2026, a 23.2% jump from the same period last year. Executives attributed WSP's strongest organic backlog growth since 2022 to demand from the Power Industry. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $73 billion worth of active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services, nearly half of which is attributed to public transportation developments. While transportation's share of the total might seem commanding, it actually is much smaller than its share of the portfolio in past years. In a quarterly earnings-related conference call last week, Alexandre L'Heureux, the chief executive officer of WSP, pointed to its acquisitions of TRC earlier this year and POWER Engineers in 2024-as well as its acquisitions of Golder and Wood E&I earlier in the decade-as transformational to WSP's U.S. business. "Today, 35% to 40% of our business is in power," L'Heureux said in the earnings call. "I'm looking at the pipeline of opportunities, and I'm looking at the sub-backlog, and I'm looking at the collaboration between our sectors, and I'm very excited about the future prospect of WSP in the U.S." According to Industrial Info Resources data, about $10.5 billion worth of North American projects featuring WSP's services are in the Power Industry, led by Iberdrola S.A. 's Vineyard Windfarm offshore Nantucket. But that project, designed to generate up to 800 megawatts (MW), is mired in a legal dispute between its owner and technology provider GE Verona. Industrial Info Resources offers more information on the Vineyard Windfarm in its Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database, where readers can find details-including construction schedules, investment values and necessary equipment -in a project report; readers also can consult Industrial Info's April 14, 2026, article - Contract Dispute Threatens Future of Vineyard Wind Offshore Windfarm. While Vineyard is the single highest-valued power-generation project, most of the U.S. Power Industry investments featuring WSP are in the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector. Two such projects for South Texas Electric Cooperative Incorporated started construction in fourth-quarter 2025: a 132-mile line from Christine to Realitos, Texas, and a 26-mile line from Campbellton to Three Rivers, Texas. The 132-mile line is entirely new, while the existing 26-mile line is set to undergo reconductoring to replace outdated components. Readers can learn more from detailed reports on the Christine-to-Realitos and Campbellton-to-Three Rivers projects. L'Heureux said WSP's power and energy business "continues to expand rapidly in the U.S., supported by heightened bid and proposal activity with investor-owned utilities. In this market, net revenues and hard backlog from our top 40 global power clients in the U.S. increased 15% and 20% year-over-year, respectively." By the Numbers * More than $73 billion: Total investment value of projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services * About $10.5 billion: Share of these projects in the Power Industry * $20.1 billion: WSP's record-high order backlog at the end of second-quarter 2026 Big cities and big data. WSP's revenues for the second quarter totaled $5.4 billion, a 19.9% increase from second-quarter 2025. Net earnings were reported to be $246.1 million, an 11.9% decrease, which executives attributed, in part, to higher acquisition and integration expenses. Transportation projects, which make up the lion's share of active and proposed investments featuring WSP, include major projects in some of the largest cities in North America. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority brought WSP on as an engineer for its massive 2nd Avenue subway expansion in East Harlem, which is designed to relieve overcrowding on New York's Lexington Avenue Line, while Amtrak hired WSP for upgrades to the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland. Both projects are years-long developments that involve other widely recognized engineering firms, such as AECOM and Kiewit Corporation. Readers can consult detailed reports on the New York subway and Frederick Douglass Tunnel projects. Data centers are an emerging component of WSP's portfolio. The company already is involved in nearly $6 billion worth of data center construction in North America, including several projects for Microsoft Corporation, such as the addition of buildings SAT89 and SAT90 at a campus in Castroville, Texas. Construction on SAT89 started roughly one year ago, while SAT90 kicked off earlier this year. Microsoft's expansion is part of a broader surge in hyperscale data center investment intended to bolster capacity for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) computing. Readers can learn more from detailed reports on the SAT89 and SAT90 projects. The Industrial Info Resources GMI Project and Plant databases offer a full list of detailed reports for projects mentioned in this article, and a full list of related plant profiles. Industrial Info Resources also offers a full list of reports for active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services. Key Takeaways * Major acquisitions have boosted WSP's role in the North American Power Industry. * Transportation projects make up the lion's share of active and proposed investments featuring WSP in North America. * Data centers are an emerging component of WSP's portfolio, including work for titans like Microsoft. 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WSP names Dincer Mete to lead infrastructure in Middle East. Prime highlights-. * Mete led EPC design management on the 1915 Canakkale Suspension Bridge, the world's longest main-span suspension bridge. * He most recently led a 170-person engineering unit in Saudi Arabia, overseeing more than 35 projects. Key facts-. * WSP appoints Dincer Mete as Director of Infrastructure, Middle East, based in Riyadh. * Mete previously worked at WSP between 2012 and 2017, including on the Eurasia Tunnel Project in Istanbul. Background-. WSP has appointed Dincer Mete as Director of Infrastructure for the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, he will support the growth and delivery of WSP's Transport and Infrastructure business across the region, including major national programmes in Saudi Arabia. Mete brings 25 years of international experience across infrastructure, transportation, engineering and EPC programmes, with a strong record delivering large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Europe and Africa. His appointment marks a return to WSP, where he worked between 2012 and 2017, including as Design Interface Manager on the Eurasia Tunnel Project beneath the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Since leaving WSP, Mete has held senior roles across major programmes in Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, including the 1915 Canakkale Suspension Bridge, the world's longest main-span suspension bridge, where he led EPC design management through its fast-track delivery. Most recently, he led a 170-person engineering unit in Saudi Arabia, overseeing more than 35 projects. In his new role, he will support delivery of WSP's infrastructure portfolio and strengthen client relationships across the Middle East. Mete said he was pleased to return to WSP and looks forward to working with colleagues and partners to deliver infrastructure programmes for the region. Alan Caldwell, Managing Director for Transport and Infrastructure at WSP Middle East, said Mete brings deep infrastructure experience and strengthens the firm's regional business. WSP operates in more than 50 countries, employing around 83,000 people, including over 2,700 across the Middle East.
WSP names new infrastructure director for the Middle East. RIYADH Mon, 17 Aug 2026 WSP, one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms, has appointed Dincer Mete as Director of Infrastructure, Middle East. Based in Riyadh, Dincer will support the continued growth and delivery of WSP's Transport & Infrastructure business across the region, including complex and nationally significant programmes in the Kingdom. An industry veteran, Dincer brings 25 years of international experience across major infrastructure, transportation, engineering, construction and EPC programmes, with a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex stakeholder environments and supporting the successful delivery of large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His appointment marks a return to WSP, where he previously worked between 2012 and 2017, including as Design Interface Manager on the landmark Eurasia Tunnel Project, a double-deck road tunnel beneath the Bosphorus connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. He later moved into a broader infrastructure project management role within WSP's Istanbul office. Since leaving WSP, Dincer has held senior infrastructure and engineering leadership roles across major programmes in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. This includes the 1915 Çanakkale Suspension Bridge Project, the world's longest main-span suspension bridge at 2,023m, where he led EPC design management and the design-to-construction interface throughout its fast-track delivery. Most recently, he led a 170-person multidisciplinary engineering business unit in Saudi Arabia, with responsibility for business performance and a portfolio of more than 35 projects. This experience will support WSP's continued focus on strong delivery, client relationships and technical excellence across its infrastructure portfolio in the Middle East. Lauding the appointment, Alan Caldwell, Managing Director for Transport & Infrastructure at WSP Middle East, said: "Dincer brings deep infrastructure experience, strong major programme delivery expertise and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. His appointment strengthens our Transport & Infrastructure business across the Middle East, and we are delighted to welcome him back to WSP." In his new role, Dincer will support the successful delivery of WSP's infrastructure portfolio across the Middle East, strengthen relationships with clients and strategic stakeholders, develop high-performing teams and contribute to the continued growth of the Transport & Infrastructure business across the region. "It is a real pleasure to be returning to WSP. I look forward to working with colleagues, clients and partners across the Middle East to support the delivery of complex infrastructure programmes that contribute to the region's long-term development ambitions," he added. Dincer's appointment reinforces WSP's commitment to supporting infrastructure ambitions across the Middle East by bringing together global expertise, local market knowledge and proven major programme delivery capability.-TradeArabia News Service
WSP secures Wiltshire Council's £200M highways consultancy contract. Engineering and infrastructure solutions firm WSP has been awarded Wiltshire Council's term highways consultancy contract following a competitive procurement process. The contract will commence on 1 December 2026 and has an initial duration of six years, with options to extend for up to a maximum of ten years, subject to performance and council approval. According to the award notice, the contract is valued at £200M excluding VAT (£240M including VAT). The appointment will see WSP support the council in the planning, design and delivery of safe, sustainable and efficient highways and transport infrastructure across Wiltshire Centred around a locally based team operating from Trowbridge, "the partnership will bring day-to-day leadership, technical expertise and decision-making closer to the people and places the contract will serve", said a statement from WSP. "With a sector-leading strategy focused on sustainability and social value, WSP's approach will support local employment, training and development opportunities, engagement with local businesses and wider benefits for Wiltshire communities. "The appointment will draw on WSP's local authority highways experience across the South West and wider UK to help deliver practical, place-based outcomes for residents, and businesses," it added. Related questions you can explore with Ask NCE, our new AI search engine. WSP consultancy manager for the Wiltshire Council contract David Clegg said: "We are delighted to have been selected by Wiltshire Council for this important contract. Our team is passionate about supporting local authorities and communities, and we look forward to bringing our experience, innovation and local commitment to Wiltshire. "By working closely with the council, its partners and local stakeholders, we hope to help deliver better infrastructure, improved services and long-term value for communities across the county, while supporting local skills, employment and supply chain opportunities." During the contract period, WSP will also provide professional consultancy support to help Wiltshire Council plan, manage and improve its highways, transport and wider place-based services, supporting safer, more resilient and better-connected communities across the county.
More than 1,500 people contribute to Plymouth City Living vision. 10 August 2026 More than 1,500 people have helped shape the future vision for Plymouth city centre so far through the Plymouth City Living engagement programme, one of the largest and most ambitious engagement exercises ever undertaken to support a city centre development framework and masterplan in Plymouth. Led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with Homes England, WSP and the UK Government, the programme has brought together residents, businesses, community organisations and young people from across the city to share their ideas, aspirations and priorities for Plymouth's future. Over the past several months, more than 700 conversations have taken place at city centre and neighbourhood drop-in events, over 600 children and young people have contributed through Mission Mammoth STEAMFest and related activities, and hundreds more people have shared their views online and through direct feedback channels. Feedback has covered a wide range of topics, including housing, public spaces, transport, sustainability, culture, heritage, economic growth and community wellbeing, helping to build a strong evidence base for the emerging Development Framework and Masterplan. Councillor Matt Smith, Cabinet Member for City Centre Regeneration and Events, said: "I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to share their views so far. The response Plymouth Net Zero Partnership has received has been fantastic and demonstrates just how much people care about the future of its city centre. "Plymouth Net Zero Partnership has heard a huge range of ideas, ambitions and challenges from residents, businesses, community organisations and young people. That feedback is incredibly valuable and will play a central role in shaping the emerging vision for Plymouth's future. "This is about creating a city centre that works for current and future generations, and we're committed to ensuring local people can see how their views have influenced the proposals as the project progresses." Over the summer Plymouth Net Zero Partnership will continue having conversations, including through community advocates. The advocates, drawn from community groups, local organisations and trusted networks across the city, are helping ensure that people who may not have been able to attend public events still have an opportunity to contribute their views. Anyone local group or organisation wishing to provide additional feedback before the Community Advocate process concludes can contact the project team on [email protected]. The project team will then begin a detailed review of all feedback received before refining the emerging Development Framework and Masterplan. A summary of what was heard during the engagement process, and how feedback has helped shape the proposals, will be published ahead of the next phase of consultation. The draft Plymouth City Living Development Framework and Masterplan is expected to be published for public consultation in autumn 2026. During this consultation, Plymouth Net Zero Partnership will be speaking to all wards across the city. Notes to editors The Plymouth City Living project is being delivered by Plymouth City Council in partnership with Homes England and the UK Government. The project is preparing a long-term Development Framework and Masterplan for Plymouth city centre, providing a strategic vision to guide future investment, regeneration and growth over the next 25 years. The project aims to support the delivery of new homes, vibrant public spaces, sustainable growth, improved connectivity and a thriving city centre that benefits existing and future communities.