Senior Mechanical 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...
WSP have an opportunity for experienced designers of all grades from senior engineer level, in our Guildford or Heathrow office. You should be mechanically biased with a strong background in net zero carbon and sustainable design.
As part of the WSP team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects which will reshape the landscape and skyline of London. Although a multi-disciplinary consultancy the WSP MEP team are a tight knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.
Responsibilities
* Produce high quality, industry leading building designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.
* Support and grow WSP's net zero carbon strategy and commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon buildings.
* Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
* Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure your position as the engineer of choice in the industry.
* Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality engineering solutions.
* Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
* Being the client's key point of contact.
* Be a part of the team's day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation.
* Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
* Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.
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...
* Experience in mechanical, sustainable buildings design, from concept to technical design stages.
* Good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
* A detailed understanding of operational energy calculations (TM54 / NABERS) and their application as part of the design decision process.
* A working understanding of IES to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* An understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
* Chartership through CIBSE/IET/IMechE Engineering Council preferred or accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
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Health & Wellbeing?
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