Overview

Associate to Associate Director Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Meet the requirements of an 'Associate Director' grade and have a proven track record in leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team; demonstrate where your input has led to the commission being won or 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 all technical aspects of the discipline, or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Interpret client needs and coordinate project delivery to meet full delivery requirements.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise others in this function.
• Consider project feasibility within the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
• Direct others in the 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 – Bristol office

• Join a team with a strong forward workload and an order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• Be part of a growing team with opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborate with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Build 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 engineers.
• We attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals by maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Based in the Bristol office with convenient commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads and easy access to the city centre.

What we are looking for

• Cross sector experience, with particular interest in healthcare and/or defence sectors.
• Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• Working knowledge of latest mechanical design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Working knowledge of Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Understanding of Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
• Working knowledge of TAS or IES to support 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.

What we offer

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy allowing two days per week from home and collaboration in offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and belonging—welcoming varied backgrounds and experiences, with a culture of integrity and inclusion.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support.
• Flexible working options including part-time arrangements, additional leave purchases, and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
• Disability-inclusive interview practices and a commitment to diversity.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services