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You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.\nTo 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\nA little more about your role…\nHave a proven track record in delivering Building Services design projects for and in line with client expectations.\nWork 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.\nReviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.\nAble to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.\nAble 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.\nPromote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region \nSupervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.\nConsider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.\nTake responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.\nDevelopment and line management of junior staff.\n\nYour Team - The Bristol office\n\nYou will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.\nYou will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.\nYou will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.\nBuilding 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.\nWe make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.\nWe put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.\nYou 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.\n\nYour Team - The Cardiff office\n\nYou will be joining a team with a strong forward workload / order book stretching into the middle of next year.\nYou will be growing a growing team with lots of medium term opportunities for career progression.\nYou will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.\nBuilding 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.\nWe make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.\nWe put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.\nYou 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.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\n\nHigh Voltage Electrical Design Skills:\n\nHigh voltage distribution systems\nLow voltage distribution systems\nCable calculations (via suitable software and by hand)\nLiaison with statutory bodies / DNOs (district network operators) / iDNO (independent district network operators)\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\n\nBEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline\nCIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership or working towards it.\nRevitMEP training applied to the discipline\nA proven track record of delivering a variety of projects both in terms of scale and sector. \nHave the ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, co-ordination and debates.\nHave an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to both construction professionals and client teams.\nHave a detailed understanding of the regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation.\nHave working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.\nHave a good understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects. \nMust be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)\nDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin 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.\nWith us, you can. 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