Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Mentorship & training

Thrive wellbeing programme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Building Services professional to lead multi-disciplinary design on landmark UK projects. You will work within the Birmingham team, coordinating with clients and design teams to deliver detailed specifications and feasible design solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, review programmes, and ensure resources meet technical and commercial targets while maintaining regulatory compliance. The role supports hybrid working within the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK Building Services projects across multiple sectors.
• Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design teams in technical discussions and coordination.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically to professionals and clients.
• Detailed understanding of applicable regulations and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
• Experience with AMTECH or Electrical OM software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Must be able to obtain UK Security Check (SC).

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specifications.
• Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources to complete works on time and budget.
• Work with initiative with minimal supervision on technical aspects of the discipline.
• Supervise completion of detailed designs and mentor staff.
• Lead feasibility studies for projects within the discipline.
• Provide training and mentoring of staff.

Skills

Building Services

Client engagement

Technical drawing/communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

UK SC clearance

Tools

AMTECH

Electrical OM

Revit MEP

Job description

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.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

A Little More About Your Role…

• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works in line with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
• Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• 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.
• Training and mentoring of staff.

Your Team

• You will be based in our award winning Birmingham office at The Mailbox, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.
• Our growing Birmingham team consists of 50 plus MEP engineers. You will be working closely with these likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging Building Services MEP projects across healthcare, commercial offices, residential, industry, defense and sports & leisure.
• The team will be supported by local, regional and international experts.
• WSP care about your career development and offer mentorship and training aligned with your aspirations.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A proven track record of delivering a variety of UK Building Services projects both in terms of scale and sector.
• Show ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.
• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.
• Have a detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of latest electrical design software packages such as AMTECH or Electrical OM software 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.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.