Overview

Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services) at WSP in the UK & Ireland. Join to apply for the Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

Job Description and what we offer: at WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. Embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, with opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

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.

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Your Role

A Little More About Your Role…

• Meeting the requirements of an 'Associate' grade and having a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your 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.
• Work with initiative with minimal supervision on technical aspects of the discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Interpret client needs and deliver to meet full delivery requirements of the project.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise others in this function.
• Consider project feasibility specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
• Direct production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete the works.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multidisciplinary projects.
• The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh) consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health engineers.
• Supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.
• We attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise.
• We are committed to integrity, respect, diversity, and progressing individuals’ careers.
• You will be based in Newcastle or Teesside, offering easy commuting options and free car parking amenities.

Key Technical Requirements

• Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Working understanding of latest electrical design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Understanding of Revit MEP or other 3D design software for project direction.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for project direction.
• Proven track record in local business development.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Electrical Design 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

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
• Working towards IEng or CEng status
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

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.

Benefits and Culture

Imagine a better future for you and for us. We’re a close-knit community of talented individuals with a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities near and far.

With us, you can apply today.

What’s in It For You?

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, promote authentic representation, and support diversity and inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour daily for personal activities; flexible leave options and bank holiday usage.
• Development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with 72,800+ people focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to local communities and supported by international expertise.

#WeAreWSP

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services

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