Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive programme

Gymflex

Menopause support

Flexible working

Hybrid offices

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Manchester to lead the MEP team on diverse projects across healthcare, heritage, government and commercial sectors. You will drive sustainable, low-carbon design, supervise detailed design work, and coordinate with clients and internal teams in a hybrid working model.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of specifications and project milestones, while promoting innovation and digital

Qualifications

• Lead engineer with ability to manage engineers and delivery.
• Strong technical judgment for feasibility, concept, and detailed design.
• Represent WSP to clients, understand and deliver client needs in engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of UK mechanical building services design, standards and regulations.
• Experience with Revit MEP or similar 3D design tools to allocate and direct work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and sustainable low-carbon design across projects.
• Attend design team and client meetings.
• Lead and mentor junior staff within the MEP team.
• Oversee production of detailed/performance specifications and site visits.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client deliverables and KPIs.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical judgment

Client liaison

UK MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

3D design software

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.

A Little More About Your Role…

• As a principal mechanical engineer you will have a lead role with support from your WSP colleagues for a number of our most prestigious projects in our Manchester mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) team which cover all sectors including healthcare, heritage, government, commercial, aviation, leisure and residential.

To find out more about our Building Services business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/property-and-buildings

General

• Technical input and developing design solutions especially with sustainable design and low carbon solutions within our mechanical discipline teams providing design on a wide range of projects.
• Attendance at design team and client meetings.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity within our MEP discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
• Design input and supervision the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function with regular site visits to inspect completed work and attend site progress meetings.
• Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study.
• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specifications.
• Work and liaise with our client and design team members for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPI’s with an awareness of the projects commercial performance.

Business Development

• Provide client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.

Management

• 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.
• Development and line management of junior staff.
• Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts with support from our financial team.
• Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with our team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.
• Join our regular team meetings which discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training & development & all other relevant issues.
• The Manchester MEP team is a close group of engineers working together in an effective and cooperative team atmosphere with a flexible hybrid working model to modern working practices.
• We will be looking to you to not only be a client facing representative of WSP, but also to input to our engineering delivery team in providing innovative and sustainable solutions.
• As part of the wider WSP team we will be looking to you to incorporate our philosophies of sustainability, net zero carbon, digital design, modern methods of construction and smart systems into your design work.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also take a leading role in managing engineers towards the delivery of our key projects.
• Be able to apply technical judgment and resourcefulness to feasibility studies, concept, scheme and detailed design, as well as construction support phases of projects.
• Able to represent WSP to our clients, whilst also understanding and delivering client needs in engineering solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of UK mechanical building services design, including relevant standards, codes and regulations.
• Be able to manage the technical, cost and programme elements of project delivery.
• Proven understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.