Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Apex Contracting Co.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Engineer to join their Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects within a dynamic team, contributing to innovative solutions in building services. You will be involved in all technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with UK and European regulations while utilizing cutting-edge design software. With a strong focus on career progression and a commitment to professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the engineering field. Join a company that values integrity, diversity, and work-life balance, and be part of a community dedicated to making a positive difference.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Thrive programme access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering projects and design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on project tasks.
• Knowledge of UK and European regulations in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed design and performance specifications for projects.
• Review design programs and ensure resource availability.
• Communicate technical details effectively to team members.

Skills

Mechanical Design Software

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

Thermal Modelling

BMS Systems

U Value Calculations

Pipe Sizing

Psychrometrics

Education

CIBSE/IET/IMechE accredited degree

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

IES or TAS training

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.

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 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.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10minute walk.

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 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.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• You will be based in our Cardiff office, offering easy commuting options via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Cardiff City Centre within a 5 minute walk.

A little more about your role…

• Meeting the requirements of an 'Engineer' grade and have a proven track record of working on projects for your discipline as part of the overall project team.
• Able to work using your own initiative with supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline.
• Able to work under the clear direction of the discipline lead or the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline.
• Proficient in completing detailed design and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue and providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.
• Review and input where required to the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Key Technical Requirements

• Proven 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).
• Have working understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation/ direction of work on projects.
• Experience of working 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.
• Show working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Knowledge on Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and demonstrate this through calculation.
• Have working understanding of TAS or IES to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects.

Mechanical Skills :

• Working knowledge of Hevacomp.
• U value calculations.
• Heat loss & gain calculations.
• Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc), Pump sizing, Duct sizing, Fan sizing.
• Psychrometrics.
• Control valve sizing & authority.
• Thermal modelling.
• BMS Systems.

Qualifications

• CIBSE/ IET/IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
• IES or TAS training applied to the discipline.
• Revit MEP training applied to the discipline.
• Achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering 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.

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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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.

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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.

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