Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to balance work and personal life.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programme

Gym memberships discounts

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in leading projects is essential.
• Ability to meet UK vetting level of Security Check (SC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of electrical design projects.
• Interpret client needs to ensure project requirements are met.
• Supervise completion of detailed designs.

Skills

Understanding of UK and European regulations

Working understanding of electrical design software

Understanding of Revit MEP

Ability to sketch technical details

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Proven business development skills

Low voltage distribution systems

Low voltage standby generation

UPS systems

Cable calculations

Lighting calculations

Fire alarms

Intruder detection

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in engineering discipline

CIBSE/IET accredited honours degree

Working towards IEng or CEng status

Tools

RevitMEP

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

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.

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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.