Electrical Engineer; Building Services Job Cardiff area,Wales UK,Engineering

Job Overview

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

A Little More About Your Role

Electrical Engineer grade with a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline 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.
Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resource for project completion inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
Work using initiative with minimal supervision on technical aspects of discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
Work under the direction of the client and interpret project needs to meet delivery requirements.
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.
Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
Development and line management of junior staff.

Electrical Design Skills

Low voltage distribution systems
Cable calculations (Electrical OM or Amtech / by hand)
Lighting calculations (software and by hand)
Energy lighting
Small power
Fire detection & alarm
Intruder detection
Access control & security systems
Disabled call systems
Data cabling and outlets
Lightning protection

Qualifications

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline.
Held or working towards CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership.
RevitMEP training applicable to discipline.
Proven track record of delivering a variety of projects in terms of scale and sector.
Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions, coordination and debates.
Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively to construction professionals and client teams.
Detailed understanding of regulations applicable to the discipline and ability to demonstrate this through calculation.
Working understanding of latest electrical design software packages to allow allocation/direction of work on projects.
Good understanding of using Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow allocation/direction of work on projects.
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Team Information
- Bristol Office

Team of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers, part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 engineers.
Based in the Bristol office, offering easy commuting via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10 mins walk) and proximity to City Centre.

Team Information
- Cardiff Office

Team of 20 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers, part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 engineers.
Based in the Cardiff office, offering easy commuting via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10 mins walk) and proximity to City Centre.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, etc. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and we welcome requests for workplace adjustments to support your application.