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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.\nTo find out more about our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing\nA little more about your role…\nAs a Principal Engineer, you will be leading Building Services design projects for your discipline and an overall project team and have a proven track record in both. \nWill be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered.\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\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\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\nRegularly brief the project team, including explaining the appointment\nReview design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works\nYour Team\nOur team is comprised of 60 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms\nOur team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke and Guildford sites giving the flexibility or work in either location on any given day. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal and client needs.\nAs part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects including Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Royal Berkshire Hospital and several public and private sector client sites.\nYou will be reporting to our Technical Director for Mechanical engineering.\nYou will be able to utilise graduate, assistant, senior and principal engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\nWorking towards Chartership via an Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience.\nDegree in Building services Engineering or applicable discipline. 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