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WSP USA Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Meeting the requirements of a 'Senior Engineer' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and supporting an overall project team
Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on 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
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
Complete the detailed designs of all mechanical systems associated to the project
Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the 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
Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works
YOUR TEAM
You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.
Key Technical Requirements
A detailed understanding of the Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.
A working understanding of TAS of IES to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
An understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
Mechanical Skills:
Working knowledge of Hevacomp
U value calculations
Heat loss calculations
Heat gain calculations
Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc)
Pump sizing
Duct sizing
Fan sizing
Fan sizing
Psychrometrics
Control valve sizing and authority
Thermal modelling
BMS Systems
Qualifications
CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
IES or TAS training applied to the discipline
RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
Achieved or working towards I Eng or C Eng status
BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
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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 its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
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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!
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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.