Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented engineers to join their Birmingham team, focusing on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects. This role offers the chance to work on landmark buildings across various sectors, including healthcare and commercial offices. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values mentorship and career development while contributing to sustainable design initiatives. Join a community of over 69,000 professionals dedicated to making a positive impact, and take the next step in your career with a firm that embraces innovation and excellence. Apply today to shape a better future.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design from concept to technical stages.
• Understanding of operational energy calculations and their application in design.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality building designs on exciting projects in the UK.
• Support WSP’s net zero carbon strategy by delivering sustainable buildings.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Sustainable Building Design

Operational Energy Calculations

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Education

Accredited Honours Degree

Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE

Tools

IES Software

Revit MEP

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…

To find out more about our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, industry leading building designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.
• Support and grow WSP’s net zero carbon strategy and commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon buildings.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure your position as the engineer of choice in the industry.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Being the client’s key point of contact.
• Be a part of the team’s day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation.
• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
• A detailed understanding of operational energy calculations (TM54 / NABERS) and their application as part of the design decision process.
• A working understanding of IES to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• An understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council preferred or accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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. Apply today.

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