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. The WSP Rail Discipline provides engineering, design consultancy and specialist services across the many facets of the rail industry. We are expanding our rail systems capability, which includes Tunnel Ventilation, building on our “best in class” reputation. We have a well-established Tunnel Ventilation team located in our Guildford and London offices, delivering a wide variety of complex and technically challenging projects around the country and overseas in the Rail, Highways and Utilities sectors. We work directly with organisations such as TfL, HS2, Highways England and utility network providers, with contractors, Railway Operators and other organisations engaged in the implementation of rail, highways and utilities projects. A little more about your role… WSP requires a Tunnel Ventilation Engineer located in the Guildford Office to work on rail, metro, road and cable tunnel projects. There will be a requirement to work at times from our London Canary Wharf office. The successful applicant will undertake ventilation analysis and design for predominantly rail, road and cable tunnel ventilation systems. The applicant will use and develop software for analysis, including 1-D and 3-D modelling of tunnel and underground station airflows, temperatures, emissions and smoke movement, modelling incompressible flow to assess tunnel aerodynamic and thermal conditions for a range of operational scenarios and contexts. Other tasks will include system design using the software output, the preparation of reports, drawings and specifications, and delivering small packages of work within a larger project. Some assistance with bidding will be required. The successful applicant will be challenged by the fact the work is often cutting edge and new analytical techniques must be developed. Main Duties will include: Preparing calculations, simulations, design drawings, reports and tender/contract documentation in accordance with relevant codes of practice, standards, regulatory authorities and clients’ requirements. Participating in technical meetings with clients and contractors, and liaise with staff from other business units and groups. Providing specialist knowledge and keep up to date with the latest developments in the tunnel ventilation and associated technical fields. Ensuring that all duties are carried out according to the company’s Quality Systems Procedures. Recording and programme time spent on each task and maintain technical records such as designer’s logs. Providing informal mentoring to more junior team members. Assisting with the preparation of bids. Be willing to make the necessary travel, either within the UK or overseas in order to carry out project requirements. Promoting the interests of the company, for example through personal contacts, representation on professional groups, contributions at meetings and the publication of material where opportunities arise. What we would be looking for you to demonstrate… Ideally candidates should have experience in several of the following areas and be willing to develop: Technical capability in the analysis of tunnel ventilation systems for road, rail, metro and utilities tunnels and networks including underground stations. Specialised skills in tunnel and station thermal comfort, aerodynamics and/or smoke control modelling and analysis using either 1D or 3D techniques. Specialised skills in analysing vehicular emissions from road traffic to predict in-tunnel conditions. Specialised skills in performing system resistance calculations using standard reference texts such as Idelchik or similar. Proven application of UK CDM Regulations as applied to Designers. Knowledge of industry standards relevant to the tunnel ventilation discipline. Development of ventilation response strategies would be an advantage. Analysis and/or design of tunnel cooling technologies would be an advantage. Analysis and/or design of fire/life safety engineering systems would be an advantage. Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or another relevant discipline) and Chartership through a recognised Institution (IMechE, IET, CIBSE or equivalent); or an accredited degree and application for Chartership in progress. We expect our engineers to have the following attributes:- Must be fully fluent (communicate verbally and in writing) and able to work in English Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to organise yourself and others Strong analytical capability and an interest in tunnel ventilation systems Track record in finding solutions to complex problems within deadlines Strong IT skills in MS Office packages and coding applications (VBA or similar) Flexibility to work in different roles for different clients both locally and worldwide Flexibility to travel will be an advantage An interest in writing and publishing technical articles 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. LI-MA1