Electrical Project Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide site-based support for electrical building services designs at major railway stations and railway buildings. You will liaise between the design team and main contractors, coordinating between stakeholders and ensuring design intent is met on site.

You will review designs for buildability, accessibility, and commissioning, attend design and progress meetings, and support testing and handover activities across landmark rail

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building services design for rail environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply WSP and sub-consultant designs and specifications.
• Advising on buildability, access, maintenance, commissioning and testing in designs.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between WSP design team and main contractor/sub-contractors.
• Support design reviews and technical submittals.
• Monitor installation progress and report risks to design team.
• Assist with site surveys and attendance at progress meetings.
• Support commissioning and entry-into-service activities.

Skills

Electrical site installation knowledge

Rail project experience

Design coordination

Education

UK Chartered Engineer or RICS/ICE/IEEE membership

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business are actively seeking Mechanical Project Engineer to provide site-based support to our teams delivering electrical building services designs for major Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings.

The role will principally involve liaising between the WSP design team and the main contractor and their sub-contractors.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Knowledge of the Electrical site installation work; preferably on Rail projects.


• Understanding the design and specification produced by WSP and our sub-consultants.


• Providing advice to the design team on buildability of designs.


• Providing advice to the design team on access and maintenance provision within designs.


• Providing advice to the design team on commissioning and testing provision within designs


• Undertaking non-intrusive site surveys to gather information for the design team.


• Facilitating site visits by design team (completion of risk assessment, attendance at main contractor safety briefings etc.)


• Attendance at internal and external design, interface and progress meetings.


• Attendance at factory and site acceptance tests.


• Monitoring progress of the installation works and reporting emerging technical risks to the design team.


• Producing responses to technical queries.


• Supporting the review of technical submittals and contractor’s proposals.


• Providing support to the production of design development notes (DDN) particularly for field changes.


• Providing support to the main contractor in inspecting the ongoing installation for compliance with the design intent.


• Providing support to the main contractor in the resolution of site non-conformances and defects.


• Providing support to development of BWIC and associated site changes and remedial work.


• Providing support to the main contractor during commissioning and entry into service.


• Reviewing red-line mark-ups for as-built documentation.


• Reviewing operating and maintenance documentation.

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 70 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 a senior member 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.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience of electrical building services design and Site design representative in the Rail environment, including HV and LV distribution, UPS and battery systems, lighting and emergency lighting, earthing and bonding, and CMS design


• Registration with a UK Engineering Institution


• Understanding of:
  
  
  
  • the requirements of Network Rail and/or Crossrail and/or HS2 standards (knowledge of LUL/TfL standards would also be useful).
  
  
  • the Building Regulations and British standards and industry guidance associated with electrical building services.
  
  
  • health and safety regulations (e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations), Common Safety Method and HSE guidance.
  
  
  • typical project administration processes (technical queries, non-conformance notices, technical submittals etc.).
  
  
  • typical testing and commissioning and entry into service processes.
  
  
  • project technical lifecycle (RIBA work stages and BSRIA BG6).
  
  
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself.

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

• 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.


• Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program.


• 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.