Principal BMS Controls Engineer (Building Services)

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.

A little more about your role…

1. At WSP, our Building Technologies team is providing Smart, ICT (Information and Communications) and AV (Audio Visual) design. We're looking for a Principal BMS (Building Management Systems) Controls engineer to join the UK Building Technology Systems team.
2. Working with clients to develop and engineer industry-leading HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) control designs, responding to design for performance imperative.
3. Delivering controls and building performance-related advice and developing technical documentation.
4. Developing design & engineering requirements of building control systems for a varied range of small to very large buildings, varying in complexity.
5. Coordinating delivery of HVAC controls, such as motor control panel design & production, software configuration, graphic packages, and installation and commissioning scope detail.
6. Applying your controls engineering expertise to improve our mechanical and electrical building system designs.
7. Engagement with wider design teams across multi-disciplinary projects to advocate for and achieve desired BMS & smart building outcomes that are outside of our direct design responsibility.
8. Taking responsibility for the production of detailed performance specifications for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
9. Designing control systems to integrate with cloud analytics, considering device naming and points naming standards, cyber-security, and network connectivity implications.
10. Leading systems integration design activities across building services systems.

Your Team

1. We work on a variety of projects, helping clients to navigate and embrace emerging technologies. We help clients answer questions such as, “How can we use technology to make a better building?” and “How can I create great experiences for people who use this building every day?”. The team supports clients strategizing, designing, and implementing innovative solutions to help make cities, buildings, and businesses better.
2. Our UK Building Services Team is delivering projects ranging from High Rise Towers such as 22 Bishopsgate and 40 Leadenhall, to hyper-scale Data Centres, to Stadia such as Fulham Football Club to transformative Healthcare projects such as the Leeds Hospital of the Future programme.
3. As leaders in Building Technology consultancy, our aim is to set the standard for providing specialist ICT and Smart Consulting to clients across the built environment.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Strategic BMS Controls engineering experience; understanding of BMS software and best practice.
2. Significant industry experience in control and automation at technician/engineer level working in critical and secure environments.
3. Detailed knowledge of major manufacturers' equipment/systems i.e. Tridium Niagara, Schneider, Siemens Honeywell, Trend, Delta Controls etc.
4. Design and specify implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation.
5. Coordination of subcontractors and internal resources to develop & integrate BMS sub-disciplines to deliver full BMS system solutions, including master system integrator contractors.
6. Awareness of HVAC technology trends and market direction in reducing energy consumption.
7. An understanding of specialist building systems including fire safety, lighting and security systems, the ICT infrastructure, and cloud connectivity aspects of deploying modern smart buildings.
8. Awareness of Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design for Performance initiatives such as NABERS UK.
9. Awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREAAM SmartScore, WiredScore, etc.
10. Awareness of smart building technology trends including standardization of Device and Point Naming such as the BDNS initiative run by the Open Data Institute.
11. Experience providing guidance and developing staff to deliver across complex projects.
12. Report writing and specification writing skills.
13. Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
14. CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
15. Problem-solving and analytical skills.
16. Project management experience.
17. Ownership over work and delivering work for clients.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

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In today's world, it's important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognizes 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.

Flex your time?

For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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.

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably 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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.