Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) – WSP

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…

Roles and responsibilities are described below under responsibilities and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet 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. Demonstrate where your personal input led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.
• Work with initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
• Work under the direction of the client and interpret project needs to meet full delivery requirements.
• Provide design and technical advice in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team on a wide range of projects.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and the work of others in this function.
• Consider project feasibility specific to 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.
• Brief the project team regularly, including explaining the appointment.
• Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

Your Team

• Our team is comprised of 35 engineers across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms.
• Team locations include Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke and Guildford with flexibility to work from either location.
• Projects include major airport and hospital sites; you would report to the Technical Director for Mechanical Engineering.
• You will work with graduate, assistant, senior and principal engineers, plus BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to 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

• Detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
• Working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allocate/direction of work on projects.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Ability to engage with clients and contractors in technical discussions and debates.
• Understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate/direction of work on projects.

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

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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

What’s in It for You

• Work-life balance with a hybrid policy (two days per week from home) and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity and Belonging: diverse backgrounds and experiences welcomed; we encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for one hour each day for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; ability to purchase additional leave; bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
• Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and we encourage workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services