Electrical Engineer / Senior Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Birmingham is seeking an experienced MEP engineer to lead design deliverables across healthcare, commercial, residential and industrial projects, applying UK/European regulations.

You will supervise detailed designs and mentor junior staff, while collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure successful outcomes. You will work within the Birmingham office, engaging with local and international experts to deliver high-quality projects and develop your career with

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Chartership with CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council or working towards it.
• Proficiency with RevitMEP or similar 3D design software.
• Strong leadership and ability to engage with clients and design teams.
• Experience delivering ME/P projects with knowledge of UK/European regulations.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution within a mechanical, electrical and public health team.
• Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources for delivery.
• Direct others in production of detailed and performance specifications.
• Develop and line-manage junior staff in project delivery.
• Engage with clients, contractors and design team members on technical discussions.
• Promote and represent WSP capabilities in the region.

Skills

Leadership

Client coordination

Design coordination

Communication of technical detail

Regulatory understanding

UK vetting awareness

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering

Tools

RevitMEP

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…

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

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.