Principal Electrical 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. Meeting the requirements of a 'Principal Engineer' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.
2. Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.
3. Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
4. Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
5. Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
6. Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
7. 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.
8. Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Key Technical Requirements:

1. Having an understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
2. Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
3. Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
4. Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
5. Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
6. Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Electrical Skills :

1. Low voltage distribution systems
2. Low voltage standby generation
3. UPS systems
4. Cable calculations (via software and by hand)
5. Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
6. Small power
7. Fire alarms
8. Intruder detection
9. Access control & security systems
10. Disabled call systems
11. Data cabling and outlets
12. Lightning protection

Qualifications:

1. BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
2. CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
3. Working towards I Eng or C Eng status
4. RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.