Overview

Public Health Engineer (Building Services) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This position involves working within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice on a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Public Health and Fire Suppression systems designs at all RIBA Stages on projects
• Supervising the completion of detailed designs and supervising the work of others in this function
• Considering the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and leading the overall feasibility study for the project
• Taking responsibility for and directing others in the production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue
• Taking responsibility for and directing others in the production of detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs
• Regularly briefing the project team, ensuring contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work begins, and ensuring all team members have access to the agreed appointment documents
• Reviewing the detailed design programme and ensuring sufficient resource is available to complete the works
• Leading the completion and regular amendments to the project Cost to Complete (CTC); monitor the work of the project engineers and compare weekly against the previously agreed CTC; flag any potential profit or loss to the Delivery Team Leader when compared to the agreed fee

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

The candidate shall have technical knowledge in the following aspects of PH design:

• Building Water Services Design which includes domestic hot and cold water, greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting
• Building Sanitary Drainage Design
• Building Surface Water Drainage Design
• Building Fire Suppression Systems Design
• Building Gas Services Design
• Building Medical gas systems design
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

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.

About Us and Benefits

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and in modern offices across the UK
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusivity
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme with tools to improve health and wellbeing, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, plus part-time/flexible working arrangements and leave options
• Your development: Training, mentoring and support for Chartership

#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and will interview disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services