WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Electrical Engineer / Senior Engineer - Building Services

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A BEng, BSc, or MEng in an applicable engineering discipline.
CIBSE, IET, or Engineering Council chartership, or working toward it.
Revit MEP training applied to the discipline, or other 3D design software, to support allocating and directing project work.
A proven track record delivering projects across a variety of scales and sectors.
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 construction professionals and client teams.
Detailed understanding of regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate compliance through calculation.
Working understanding of current electrical design software packages to support allocating and directing project work.
Understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) vetting.
Knowledge of low-voltage distribution systems.
Ability to perform cable calculations using ElectricalOM, Amtech, or by hand.
Ability to perform lighting calculations using software or by hand.
Knowledge of energy lighting, small power, fire detection and alarm, intruder detection, access control and security systems, disabled call systems, data cabling and outlets, and lightning protection.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects for the discipline in line with client expectations.
Work jointly in a leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical, and public health discipline team, providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity across a wide range of projects.
Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete work in line with technical, commercial, and delivery requirements.
Work independently with minimal supervision on technical aspects of the discipline, or apply specialist experience relevant to the role.
Work under client direction and interpret project needs to meet overall delivery requirements.
Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region.
Supervise completion of detailed designs and the work of others in this function.
Assess project feasibility for the discipline and lead the overall project feasibility study.
Take responsibility for and direct others in producing detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to colleague review before issue.
Develop and line-manage junior staff.

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.

A little more about your role…

To find out more about our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing

Your Team

You will be based in our award winning Birmingham office at The Mailbox, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.
Our growing Birmingham team consists of 50 plus MEP engineers. You will be working closely with these likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging Building Services MEP projects across healthcare, commercial offices, residential, industry, defense and sports & leisure.
The team will be supported by local, regional and international experts.
WSP care about your career development and offer mentorship and training aligned with your aspirations.

A little more about your role…

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.
Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline 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.
Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
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 the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
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.

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.
RevitMEP training applied to the discipline or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Leadership skills
A proven track record of delivering a variety of projects both in terms of scale and sector.
Have the ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.
Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.
Have a detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
Must be able 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

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 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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