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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Property & Buildings Sector, click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings Engineers and Consultants | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/property-and-buildings)

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Meeting the requirements of a Senior Electrical Engineer grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.

• Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.

• Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.

• Able to work using 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.

• Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region

• 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.

• Development and line management of junior staff.

• BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement.

ELECTRICAL SKILLS:

• Low voltage distribution systems

• Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand

• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)

• Energy lighting

• Small power

• Fire Detection & Alarm

• Intruder detection

• Access control & security systems

• Disabled call systems

• Data cabling and outlets

• Lightning protection

YOUR TEAM

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.

• The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.

• Will be supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.

• You will be based in our Manchester office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership or working towards it.

• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

• Able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead.

• A proven track record of delivering a variety of projects both in terms of scale and sector.

• Have the ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.

• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.

• Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.

• Have a detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.

• Have working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.

• Have a good understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

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.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.