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Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

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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 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.

Your Team

  • You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
  • The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers across multiple offices.
  • We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals and uphold high ethical standards, integrity and inclusion.
  • We are committed to supporting colleagues and fostering diversity and progress within the business.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

  • A proven track record of delivering a variety of UK Building Services MEP projects in scale and sector.
  • Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, coordination and debates.
  • Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to construction professionals and client teams.
  • Understanding of regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
  • Working understanding of latest mechanical design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
  • Proven understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate/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.


Your development

We foster a supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.


What’s in it for you?

  • Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
  • Inclusivity and belonging: commitment to diversity and an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
  • Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, plus part-time/flexible work, extra leave, and flexible bank holidays.

Additional information

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

With us, you can. Apply today.


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