Mechanical Engineer; Principal​/Associate - Rail

Mechanical Engineer (Principal/Associate) – Rail

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The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business is actively seeking a 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, and offers opportunities for progression.

• Produce and supervise high‑quality, industry‑leading building designs.
• Realise WSP’s and client net‑zero carbon commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low‑carbon design.
• Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues worldwide.
• Work in an environment that allows use of own initiative with support from specialist experience to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and the work of others in this function, maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Interpret client specification requirements in the development of designs.
• Design pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems.
• Design ventilation systems including general ventilation systems.
• Select 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.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and Net Zero design requirements.

• You will work closely with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• The Rail Station MEP team consists 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.

• Experience of mechanical building services design in the rail environment, including heating, cooling, hot and cold water, and ventilation systems.
• Chartership status with a UK engineering institution.
• Understanding of:
• the requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards;
• the design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems;
• the design of above ground plumbing and waste systems, rainwater disposal systems and drainage systems.

WSP offers a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week, as well as opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. We also provide a comprehensive range of wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements, development and training opportunities, and a supportive culture that values inclusion, respect and belonging.

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.