Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail

WSP in the UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in railway station design. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on prestigious projects, ensuring sustainable and low-carbon designs while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. You'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality engineering solutions that contribute to major railway stations across the UK. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Collaborative working spaces

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design within the Rail sector.
• Chartership status with a recognized UK Engineering Institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in delivering mechanical building services designs for railway stations.
• Ensure compliance with net zero carbon commitments and Building Regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services Design

Heating Systems Design

Cooling Systems Design

Ventilation Systems Design

Client Engagement

Sustainable Design

Compliance with Building Regulations

Education

Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution

Tools

BMS Design

Plumbing Systems Design

Drainage Systems Design

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.

The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business is actively 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 around the world.

The role includes all aspects of technical delivery, work winning, and client engagement with opportunities for onward progression. The team offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to enhance their career and deliver some of the most prestigious Rail Stations Projects in the UK.

A little more about your role…

• Producing and supervising high-quality, industry-leading building designs
• Realising WSP’s and our client net zero carbon commitments and ambitions by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon design.
• Becoming part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Working in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
• Supervising the completion of detailed designs and supervising the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business
• Interpreting client specification requirements in the development of designs
• Designing pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems
• Designing ventilation systems including general ventilation systems
• Selecting plant and equipment items based upon designs produced including but not limited to Air Handling Units, Fans, Pumps, Pressurisation Units, Boilers, Heat emitters, Chillers, Ductwork and ductwork ancillaries, Pipework and pipework ancillaries
• Having a detailed working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and Net Zero design requirements.

You will be involved in delivering the major railway stations from early concept to handover, with the unparalleled opportunity to stretch and further your knowledge and an exceptional culture of support to enhance your capabilities and skills which can put your career on a growth trajectory.

A little more about your team…

• You will work closely with like-minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• The Rail Station MEP team consists 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 and challenging multi-disciplinary Rail stations projects around.

Our office provides a quality, flexible, and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces, and collaborative working spaces.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of mechanical building services design in the Rail environment, including: heating, cooling, hot and cold water, and ventilation systems
• Chartership status with a UK Engineering Institution
• Understanding of:
• the requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards
• the design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems
• the design of above-ground plumbing and waste systems, the design of rainwater disposal systems, and the design of drainage systems

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.