Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
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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
* 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.
* Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
* 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.
* Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
* 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.
* 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.
* Regularly brief the project team, including explaining the appointment.
* Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.
Your Team
* Our team is comprised of 35 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms.
* Our team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke and Guildford sites giving the flexibility or work in either location on any given day. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal and client needs.
* As part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects including Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Royal Berkshire Hospital and several public and private sector client sites.
* You will be reporting to our Technical Director for Mechanical engineering.
* You will be able to utilise graduate, assistant, senior and principal engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Working towards Chartership via an Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience.
* Degree in Building services Engineering or applicable discipline. Or relevant equivalent experience.
* Working towards IET Engineer or Chartered Building Services Engineer.
Key Technical Requirements
* Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
* Have a detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
* Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
* Have the ability to engage with clients and contractors in technical discussions and debates.
* Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Electrical Skills
* Low voltage distribution systems
* Low voltage standby generation
* UPS systems
* Cable calculations (via software and by hand)
* Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
* Small power
* Fire alarms
* Intruder detection
* Access control & security systems
* Disabled call systems
* Data cabling and outlets
* Lightning protection
Whats In It For You
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether thats 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.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and thats why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether thats chartership, training or mentoring.
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