Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Apex Contracting Co.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to lead MEP projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects while contributing to a culture of innovation and inclusivity. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical design and project management to guide a dynamic team, ensuring that projects meet client expectations and regulatory standards. With a focus on work-life balance and professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive atmosphere. If you're ready to make a positive impact and shape the future of building services, apply now!

Benefits

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programme

Training and development opportunities

Inclusivity and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading projects and teams within MEP disciplines.
• Experience with UK and European regulations and mechanical design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex projects.
• Supervise detailed designs and ensure project feasibility and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Design

Technical Advice

Project Management

Communication

Feasibility Studies

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

TAS

IES

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.

A little more about your role…

• Meeting the requirements of an 'Associate' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has 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.
• Able to work using your own 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.
• 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.
• Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Cross sector experience, with a particular interest in individuals with healthcare and / or defence sectors within Building Services.
• Proven understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Show understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Experience of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Knowledge of the Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
• Have working understanding of TAS or IES to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects.

YOUR TEAM - The Bristol office

• You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Building Services in Bristol consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.

YOUR TEAM - The Cardiff office

• You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Building Services in Cardiff consists of 20 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.