Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Apexcontractingwa; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on landmark projects while contributing to sustainable design initiatives. You will collaborate with a talented group, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and client satisfaction. With a supportive culture that values inclusivity and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of building services. Embrace the chance to innovate and grow in a flexible working environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Policy

Health & Wellbeing Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Environment for Chartership

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and sustainable building design from concept to technical stages.
• Detailed understanding of operational energy calculations and their application in design.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality building designs for prestigious projects in the UK.
• Support WSP's net zero carbon strategy by delivering sustainable buildings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Design

Operational Energy Calculations

Attention to Detail

Education

Accredited Honours Degree

Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE

Tools

Revit MEP

IES Software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

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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.

A Little More About Your Role

WSP has an opportunity for experienced designers of all grades from senior engineer level, in our Guildford or Heathrow office. You should be mechanically biased with a strong background in net zero carbon and sustainable design.

As part of the WSP team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. Although a multi-disciplinary consultancy, the WSP MEP team are a tight-knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.

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 maximizing joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Be 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 cooperation.
• 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.

Your Team

• Our team is comprised of 35 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health specialisms.
• Our team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke, and Guildford sites giving the flexibility to work in either location on any given day.
• As part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects including Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Royal Berkshire Hospital, and several public and private sector client sites.
• You will be reporting to our Technical Director for Mechanical engineering.
• You will be able to utilize graduate, assistant, senior, and principal engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
• Good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
• 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.

Dont quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Whats In It For You

Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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.

Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!