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Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP. Join to apply for the Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP.

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 Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

Responsibilities
  • Meeting the requirements of a Principal Mechanical Engineer grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
  • Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
  • Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works in line with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
  • Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
  • Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
  • Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
  • Training and mentoring of staff.
Team and culture
  • You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
  • The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Split across Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow) consists of more than 50 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers.
  • We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
  • We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do and is inherent in our offering.
  • We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
  • We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals.
What we will be looking for
  • A proven track record of delivering a variety of UK Building Services MEP (Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) projects both in terms of scale and sector.
  • Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.
  • Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.
  • Shown detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
  • Have a working understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
  • Proven understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

  • Work-life balance
    At WSP, work is one aspect of life. Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with 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 selves to work and promote inclusion and belonging through employee resource groups.
  • Health & Wellbeing
    We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
  • Flex your time
    WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments. Part-time and flexible working options, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility are available.
  • Your development
    We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please indicate if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Part-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries
  • Professional Services


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