Principal, Associate or Associate Director Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a qualified engineer in the MEP discipline to lead various projects at their Bristol office. The successful candidate will have expertise in electrical design, project management, and team leadership. Responsibilities include supervising design works and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The position offers a hybrid working model, training opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity and well-being support for all employees.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading projects and successful delivery.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and interpret client needs.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and provide design advice within a MEP team.
• Supervise design completion and ensure resource availability.
• Conduct feasibility studies for projects.

Skills

Low voltage distribution systems

UPS systems

Cable calculations

Lighting calculations

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Education

BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a proven track record in leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team, demonstrating where your personal input led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.
• Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your 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.
• 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 specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Review design programmes and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

Location and Team – Bristol Office

• You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload/order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• You will grow 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, forming part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
• You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10 min walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10‑minute walk.

Location and Team – Cardiff Office

• You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload/order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• You will grow 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, forming part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
• You will be based in our Cardiff office, offering easy commuting options via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10 min walk) and access into Cardiff City Centre within a 5‑minute walk.

Key Technical Requirements

• Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and ability to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Working knowledge of the latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Understanding of Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Electrical Skills

• Low voltage distribution systems
• Low voltage standby generation
• UPS systems
• Cable calculations (via software and by hand)
• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
• Small power
• Fire alarms
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets
• Lightning protection

Qualifications

• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
• Working towards I.Eng or C.Eng status
• RevitMEP training applicable to the discipline

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy – work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Work‑life balance initiatives, including “WSP My Hour” (one hour per day for personal activities) and flexible leave options.
• Inclusivity and belonging initiatives with employee resource groups and support for diverse backgrounds.
• Health and wellbeing support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, mentoring and chartership.

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.