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Engineer/ Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rail Stations

WSP in the UK & Ireland
City of London
2 days ago
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Engineer/ Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rail Stations

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Job Description

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, experience opportunities and shape a career unique to you.


A Little More About Your Role

  • Interpret client specification requirements for design development
  • Design pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems
  • Design ventilation systems
  • Select plant and equipment items based on designs, including Air Handling Units, Fans, Pumps, Pressurisation Units, Boilers, Heat emitters, Chillers, Ductwork and ancillary ductwork, Pipework and ancillary pipework

What We Will Be Looking For

  • Experience of mechanical design in the rail environment
  • Qualifications meeting the requirements for Chartered status with a UK Engineering Institution
  • Working knowledge of:

    • Design of above ground plumbing and waste systems
    • Design of rainwater disposal systems
    • Design of drainage systems
    • Network Rail and/or London Underground standards
    • Controls/BMS for mechanical systems



Benefits and Working Life
Work-life balance

WSP offers a hybrid working policy, allowing you to work from home up to two days a week while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.


Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups and supportive workplace practices.


Health & Wellbeing

We support your health and wellbeing through programs such as Thrive, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.


Flex your time

Our “WSP My Hour” programme allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, leave purchase options, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement as needed.


Your development

WSP invests in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartered status pathways.


Position Details

  • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type: Full‑time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Professional Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitable 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.


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