Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Rail sector is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead design teams for Railway Stations. The role offers excellent career growth opportunities and involves technical delivery and client engagement on prestigious projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical services design and chartership with a UK Engineering Institution.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design within the Rail sector.
• Knowledge of Network Rail and London Underground standards.
• Ability to interpret client specifications and develop designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering mechanical building services designs for Railway Stations.
• Supervise detailed designs and mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and sustainable design standards.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Sustainable design

Client engagement

Education

Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail

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Job Description

Within WSP’s Rail business, the Stations team is seeking a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead teams delivering mechanical building services designs for Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings across the UK and globally. The role encompasses technical delivery, work winning, and client engagement, offering excellent career growth opportunities and involvement in prestigious Rail Stations Projects.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Producing and supervising high-quality, industry-leading building designs.
• Contributing to WSP’s and our client’s net zero carbon commitments through sustainable, low-carbon design.
• Sharing knowledge and technical skills within the global WSP community.
• Using initiative and specialist experience to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Supervising detailed designs and mentoring team members.
• Interpreting client specifications to develop appropriate designs.
• Designing pipework systems, including heating, cooling, and water systems.
• Designing ventilation systems and selecting appropriate plant and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Part L, and sustainable design standards.

You will be involved from early concept to project handover, with opportunities to deepen your knowledge and skills within a supportive culture.

About Your Team

• Collaborate with a diverse team of over 70 engineers across mechanical, electrical, and Public Health disciplines.
• Engage in projects across the design lifecycle, working with clients like Network Rail, HS2, TfL, and private developers.

Reporting to a senior team member, you will work on challenging multi-disciplinary Rail stations projects. Our offices provide a flexible, health-focused environment with modern facilities.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in mechanical building services design within the Rail sector.
• Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution.
• Knowledge of Network Rail and London Underground standards, controls/BMS design, and plumbing/waste systems.

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