Electrical Engineer; Building Services

Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP – UK & Ireland

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 work with the brightest minds in your field. Embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas, diverse perspectives, and offers a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.

• Meet the requirements of an "Engineer" grade and have proven track record on projects within your discipline as part of the overall project team.
• Work using your own initiative with supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline.
• Work under clear direction of the discipline lead or the client, interpreting project needs to meet delivery requirements.
• Consider feasibility of the project specific to the discipline.
• Proficient in completing detailed design and performance specification for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue, and provide design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Review and input where required to the detailed design programme, ensuring sufficient resources are available to complete the works.

• Based in our Leeds office in Wellington Place with easy commuting options.
• Work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Building Services team in the Northern Region (Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh) consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health engineers.
• Supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.
• Mentorship and opportunities for career development.

• Experience as an electrical engineer in building services.
• Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution.
• UK project experience within Building Services MEP.
• Working knowledge of latest electrical design software packages.
• Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.

• Low voltage distribution systems.
• Low voltage standby generation.
• UPS systems.
• Cable calculations (software and by hand).
• Lighting calculations (software and by hand).
• Small power.
• Fire alarms.
• Intruder detection.
• Access control & security systems.
• Disabled call systems.
• Data cabling and outlets.
• Lightning protection.

• BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline.
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience leading to Chartership.
• Working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Revit MEP training applied to the discipline.

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.

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy, flexibility to work from home two days a week, opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing:
Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, menopause support package.

Flex your time: "WSP My Hour", part‑time and flexible arrangements, purchase additional leave, use bank holiday entitlement flexibly.

Professional development: training, mentoring, Chartership support.

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