Rail Mechanical Project Engineer — Shape Landmark Stations

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide site-based support for mechanical and public health building services at major railway stations. You will liaise between the WSP design team and main contractors, coordinating with subcontractors to ensure the design intent is delivered on site.

Key responsibilities include advising on buildability, commissioning, testing provisions, and reviewing submittals, with opportunities to contribute to design development notes and field changes

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services design for rail environments.
• Familiar with design development and buildability advice.
• Ability to interpret WSP designs and sub-consultants' documents.
• Understanding of design standards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Awareness of project lifecycle (RIBA stages and BG6).

Responsibilities

• Liaise between WSP design team, main contractor and sub-contractors on site.
• Support site-based installation of mechanical and public health building services.
• Attend design, interface and progress meetings; support QA and approvals.
• Review technical submittals and contractor proposals for compliance with design intent.
• Assist in site surveys, risk assessments, and commissioning activities.
• Support documentation such as DDNs, red-line as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Site design representative

Rail experience

Education

UK Engineering Institution registration

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide site-based support for mechanical and public health building services at major railway stations. You will liaise between the WSP design team and main contractors, coordinating with subcontractors to ensure the design intent is delivered on site.

Key responsibilities include advising on buildability, commissioning, testing provisions, and reviewing submittals, with opportunities to contribute to design development notes and field changes