Associate Director, MEP, Rail

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme

Job summary

WSP invites a talented Associate Director MEP (Rail) to lead and deliver Rail MEP Building Services across major UK projects, including HS2, Network Rail and TfL. You'll oversee design teams from concept to GRIP 5, coordinate with clients and contractors, and drive innovative, low-carbon solutions.

Join a diverse, global team in a flexible hybrid working environment with strong career development, chartership support, and opportunities to shape prestigious rail infrastructure for the future.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MEP building services design teams in Rail environments during design and construction.
• Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution is required.
• Understanding HS2, Network Rail and London Underground standards for M&E rail design.
• Experience working with clients/contractors through Initial Design to construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rail stations M&E design team.
• Coordinate M&E design with Client/Contractors.
• Act as focal point between Client Team and WSP Design team.
• Deliver projects for major rail clients and ensure design quality.

Skills

Rail MEP design leadership

Team leadership

Client coordination

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description 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. As part of the WSP’s Rail Station team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP is currently involved in numerous HS2, Network Rail, Transport for London projects which will reshape the landscape of the rail industry and leave a legacy for the century to come. Although a part of multi-disciplinary Rail consultancy, the MEP team are a tight-knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.

A Little About Your Role… The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business are actively seeking an Associate Director MEP (Rail) to lead teams delivering Rail MEP Building Services for major Railway projects. The role includes all aspects of technical delivery during including Concept to RIBA 4 / GRIP 5 stages, client engagement and internal multi-disciplinary co-ordination. The team offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to enhance their career and deliver some of the most prestigious Rail Projects in the UK and overseas.

Some Of The Key Responsibilities Are

• Leading Rail stations M&E design team.
• Liaise M&E design with the Client / Contractors.
• Become focal point between the Client Team and the WSP Design team.
• Working closely with M&E Design team to resolve design issues.
• You are people person, love working with people and actively lead team of M&E engineers.
• Working knowledge of the design of Rail stations Mechanical, Electrical and Public health systems. Added advantage of working knowledge of Telecoms and Fire systems.
• Requires working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and Net Zero design requirements.
• Realise WSP’s and our client net zero carbon commitments and ambitions by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon design.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high-quality construction engineering solutions
• Interpretation of client specification requirements and various Standards requirements in the development of designs
• Have Contractual and Commercial awareness of how Employer’s Instruction, Early Warnings and other contractual correspondences works.

You will be involved in delivering the major railway projects design. With the unparallel opportunity to stretch and further your knowledge and exceptional culture of support to enhance your capabilities and skills which can put your career in a growth trajectory.

A Little More About Your Team…

• You will work closely with like-minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Rail Station MEP team consist of more than 100 mechanical, electrical and Public Health Engineers.
• You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:
• Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage to detail design
• Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, TfL, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors, and Private Developers

Reporting to MEP Service Lead of our stations team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting a challenging multi-disciplinary Rail stations projects around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects Our office provides a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces, collaborative working spaces.

What We Would Want You To Demonstrate…

• Experience of leading MEPFC building services design team in the Rail environment during Design and Construction stage
• Qualifications meeting the requirements for Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution
• Understanding of:
• requirements of HS2, Network Rail and/or London Underground standards
• M&E Building services design requirements in Rail or similar regulated environment
• Working with M&E Client / Contractors during Initial Design, Detailed design and preferably construction stage

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 you, your family, friends, interests and your 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. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.