Senior / Principal ICT consultant - Building Technology Systems (Building Services)

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

Job summary

WSP invites engineers to contribute to Building Technology Systems by designing IT networks within buildings and collaborating with multiple design disciplines. You will liaise with clients to understand requirements and implement cutting-edge BTS designs in real-world projects.

The role involves producing detailed designs, feasibility studies, and equipment schedules while working under seniors or taking a discipline lead on smaller projects. Growth opportunities exist across global projects.

Qualifications

• Honours degree accredited by CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council or equivalent.
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline.
• Accredited network qualification beneficial.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK and to obtain UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design IT networks within buildings alongside other design disciplines.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand and interpret requirements.
• Implement leading edge BTS network designs into real-world applications.
• Create future-ready buildings with robust IT & communications systems.
• Produce detailed BTS designs and equipment schedules for review.

Skills

IT Network Design

Structured Cabling

Wireless Design

Server Room Design

Data Centre Design

Telephony Design

Telecommunications Infra Design

Education

CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council accredited honours degree

Tools

RevitMEP

Accredited network qualification

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 Buildingsbusiness click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing

A little more about your role…

Responsibilities

• Building Technology Systems (BTS) – discipline encompassing IT and Communications Network Infrastructure and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems
• You will be designing IT networks within buildings, alongside multiple design disciplines
• You will liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand, develop, and interpret their requirements
• You will be implementing the latest leading edge network designs and technologies into the real world applications.
• You will be creating future-ready buildings.

Core Functions

• Work within a BTS discipline team within the Building Services discipline (regular liaison with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing team) providing design and technical advice on projects lead by seniors or take a discipline lead role on smaller projects
• Complete detailed designs
• Carry out feasibility studies for review by colleagues prior to issue
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and contribute to the overall feasibility study for the project
• Produce detailed and performance specification for the BTS subject to review by colleagues prior to issue
• Produce detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs.
• Ability to work independently using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role
• Ability to work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of the project where applicable to the discipline

Your Team

• Core group of motivated engineers and designers
• Work on projects around the world
• Work for clients across multiple industry sectors
• Chance to grow your career with the growth of the team
• Great office locations around the UK with nearby shops/café/parking and train stations

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Qualifications

• CIBSE/IET/ Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
• Any accredited network qualification
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and must be capable of achieving SC-level UK security clearance. Demystifying Vetting - GOV.UK

IT & Communication Design Skills

• IT Network Design (Passive or Active)
• Structured Cabling Design (Copper or Fibre)
• Wireless Design
• Server Room Design
• Date Centre Design
• Telephony Design
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Design

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.