Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) Engineer to lead design and project delivery within the Property & Buildings sector. The successful applicant will be responsible for independent technical work, supervision of design completion, and ensuring multidisciplinary integration. Key qualifications include an accredited engineering degree, knowledge of electrical design software, and leadership experience in project delivery. This role offers flexible work arrangements across their Cardiff office.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing programme

Flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects within the engineering discipline.
• Capability of supervising design and providing technical advice.
• Understanding of UK and European regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for your discipline and overall project team.
• Provide technical design and advice within a joint leadership capacity.
• Supervise detailed design completion and oversee the work of others.

Skills

Leadership on project delivery

Technical design advice

Understanding of regulations

Sketching technical details

Communication skills

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

Accredited honours degree (CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council)

Working towards I Eng or C Eng status

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) Engineer to lead design, technical advice and project delivery within our Property & Buildings. The role will involve joint leadership with a multidisciplinary MEP team, supervision of detailed design, feasibility studies and specification development.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for your discipline and the overall project team, demonstrating contribution to commissioning and successful delivery.
• Provide technical design and advice within a joint leadership capacity, ensuring multidisciplinary integration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision on technical aspects of your discipline, applying specialist experience.
• Interpret client direction and project needs to meet full delivery requirements.
• Supervise detailed design completion and oversee the work of others.
• Consider discipline‑specific feasibility and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
• Direct others in producing detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues.
• Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete works.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Accredited honours degree (CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council) or experience leading to chartership.
• Working towards I Eng or C Eng status.
• RevitMEP training specific to your discipline.

Key Technical Requirements

• Understanding of UK and European regulations and application to project execution.
• Working knowledge of electrical design software (Revit MEP, AutoCAD).
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically.
• UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Location

• Bristol office – easy commute via Bristol Temple Meads (10‑min walk) and city centre.
• Cardiff office – easy commute via Cardiff Central/Queen Street (10‑min walk) and city centre.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy – 2 days a week from home with modern UK offices.
• Health & wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments.
• Flexibility – WSP My Hour, part‑time & flexible arrangements, leave purchasing, bank holiday entitlement.
• Development – training, mentoring, chartership pathways.

EEO Statement

WSP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome disabled applicants. If you require adjustments in the interview process, please let us know.