Mechanical Engineer; Building Services

Overview

At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. We celebrate curiosity, new ideas, and diverse perspectives, providing a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.

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• Bristol Office
  : 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers and sustainability consultants as part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 engineers.
• Strong forward workload with an order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• Growing opportunities for medium‑term career progression.
• Collaborative environment with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Professional standards and ethics form the core of our practice.
• Bristol office location: easily accessible via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10‑minute walk) and short walk to Bristol City Centre.

• Cardiff Office
  : 20 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers and sustainability consultants as part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 engineers.
• Strong forward workload with an order book stretching into the middle of next year.
• Growing opportunities for medium‑term career progression.
• Collaborative environment with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Professional standards and ethics form the core of our practice.
• Cardiff office location: easily accessible via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10‑minute walk) and short walk to Cardiff City Centre.

• Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in projects within the discipline.
• Work using personal initiative and limited supervision across all technical aspects.
• Interpret project needs under direction of discipline lead or client.
• Consider discipline‑specific feasibility of projects.
• Produce detailed design and performance specifications for review and issue.
• Provide multidisciplinary design and technical advice across wide range of projects.
• Contribute to detailed design programme and ensure sufficient resources.

• Proven understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline.
• UK vetting level Security Check (SC) required.
• Working knowledge of latest mechanical design software (Revit MEP, other 3D design tools).
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Part L regulations and ability to perform calculations.
• Experience with TAS or IES for project allocation and direction.

• Hevacomp usage.
• U‑value, heat loss & gain calculations.
• Pipe, pump, duct, and fan sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS, etc.).
• Psychrometric analysis.
• Control valve sizing and authority.
• Thermal modelling.
• BMS system familiarity.

• Accredited honours degree in Engineering (CIBSE, IET, IMechE) or applicable experience leading to chartership.
• IES or TAS training applicable to the discipline.
• Revit
  
  MEP training applicable to the discipline.
• Achievement or working towards IEng or CEng status.
• BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline.

If you do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply; we consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology – Professional Services

• Hybrid work policy: work from home up to two days a week.
• Work‑life balance initiatives and flexible hours.
• Inclusion and belonging culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing support – Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
• Personal time off through “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Professional development: training, mentoring, and chartership pathways.

WSP encourages 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 interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please notify us of any required workplace adjustments.