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Principal, Associate or Associate Director High Voltage Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Bristol, United Kingdom

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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.

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

A little more about your role…

  • Have a proven track record in delivering Building Services design projects for 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.
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  • Your Team  - The Bristol office

  • You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
  • You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
  • You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
  • Building Services in Bristol consists of 28 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 600 MEP engineers.
  • 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.
  • You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10minute walk.
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  • Your Team  - The Cardiff office

  • You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.
  • You will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.
  • You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
  • Building Services in Cardiff consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 600 MEP engineers.
  • 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.
  • You will be based in our Cardiff office, offering easy commuting options via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10mins walk) and access into Cardiff City Centre within a 5 minute walk.
  • What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • High Voltage Electrical Design Skills:

  • High voltage distribution systems
  • Low voltage distribution systems
  • Cable calculations (via suitable software and by hand)
  • Liaison with statutory bodies / DNOs (district network operators) / iDNO (independent district network operators)
  • What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
  • CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership or working towards it.
  • RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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.

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 83,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate 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. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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.

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