Building Services Engineer - Associate / Associate Director

WSP USA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced mechanical designer to create sustainable building designs in London. The role requires expertise in operational energy calculations and a strong background in client management. Candidates should have experience in Revit MEP and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while contributing to net zero carbon initiatives. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
• A detailed understanding of operational energy calculations (TM54 / NABERS).
• An understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, industry leading building designs.
• Support WSP’s net zero carbon strategy.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs.

Skills

Mechanical, sustainable buildings design

Operational energy calculations

Working with Revit MEP

Client relationship management

Education

Accredited honours degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IES

Revit MEP

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 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.

WSP have an opportunity for experienced client facing, senior designers from associate to associate director level, in our London office. You should be mechanically biased with a strong background in net zero carbon and sustainable design. As part of the WSP team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects which will reshape the landscape and skyline of London. Although a multi-disciplinary consultancy the WSP MEP team are a tight knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.

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

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. #LI-CH1

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.

Your role and responsibilities

• Produce high quality, industry leading building designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.
• Support and grow WSP’s net zero carbon strategy and commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon buildings.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure your position as the engineer of choice in the industry.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality engineering solutions
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business
• Being the client’s key point of contact
• Be a part of the team’s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation
• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
• A detailed understanding of operational energy calculations (TM54 / NABERS) and their application as part of the design decision process
• A working understanding of IES to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• An understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council preferred or accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.

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.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance – 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 our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time – WSP My Hour and other flexible working arrangements, plus options to purchase additional leave and use bank holidays flexibly.
• Your development – Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

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. 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.