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WSP USA Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail in United Kingdom
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. See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond…
As part of the WSP’s Rail Station team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world. WSP is currently involved in numerous HS2. Network Rail, Transport for London projects which will reshape the landscape of the rail industry and leave a legacy for the century to come.
Although a part of multi-disciplinary Rail consultancy, the MEP team are a tight-knit group, working closely to deliver some of the largest and most complex buildings in the world.
To find out more about our Rail Station click on following link: https://www.wsp.com/-/media/Sector/Global/Document/WSP-UPR-Stations-Final
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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.
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.
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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.
The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business are actively seeking Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead teams delivering mechanical building services designs for Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings across the UK and around the world.
The role includes all aspects of technical delivery, work winning and client engagement with opportunities for onward progression. The team offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to enhance their career and deliver some of the most prestigious Rail Stations Projects in the UK.
Produce and supervise high quality, industry leading building designs
Realise WSP’s and our client net zero carbon commitments and ambitions by delivering highly sustainable, low carbon design.
Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business
Interpretation of client specification requirements in the development of designs
Design of pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems
Design of ventilation systems including general ventilation systems
Selection of plant and equipment items based upon designs produced including but not limited to Air Handling Units, Fans, Pumps, Pressurisation Units, Boilers, Heat emitters, Chillers, Ductwork and ductwork ancillaries, Pipework and pipework ancillaries
Detail working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and Net Zero design requirements.
You will be involved in delivering the major railway stations from early concept to handover. With the unparallel opportunity to stretch and further your knowledge and exceptional culture of support to enhance your capabilities and skills which can put your career in a growth trajectory.
Experience of mechanical building services design in the Rail environment, including: heating, cooling, hot and cold water, and ventilation systems
Qualifications meeting the requirements for Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution
Understanding of:
of the requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards
of the design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems
of the design of above ground plumbing and waste systems, of the design of rainwater disposal systems and of the design of drainage systems
YOUR TEAM
You will work closely with like-minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
Rail Station MEP team consist of more than 70 mechanical, electrical and Public Health Engineers.
You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:
Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage to detail design
Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, TfL, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors and Private Developers
Reporting to a senior member of our stations team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting a challenging multi-disciplinary Rail stations projects around.
Our office provides a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces, collaborative working spaces.