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WSP USA Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services ) in Bristol, United Kingdom
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.
To find out more about our Building Services Mechanical & Electrical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing
A little more about your role…
Meeting the requirements of a 'Senior 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works
YOUR TEAM - The Bristol office
You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
Building Services in Bristol consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10minute walk.
YOUR TEAM - The Cardiff office
You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
Building Services in Cardiff consists of 20 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
You will be based in our Cardiff office, offering easy commuting options via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Cardiff City Centre within a 5 minute walk.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
Cross sector experience, with a particular interest in individuals with healthcare and / or defence sectors within Building Services.
Proven understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Show understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
Experience of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Knowledge of the Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation
Have working understanding of TAS or IES to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects
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.
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WHAT’S 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 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.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
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.