Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineers - Data Centres; Building Services Job Edinburgh Scotland UK,Engineering

Position: Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineers - Data Centres (Building Services)
Location: City of Edinburgh

Job Description

WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineer, in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.

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Little More About Your Role

Candidates will support the team in developing designs for mechanical distribution systems from CHW, HVAC, Fuel to LTHW
Provide advice to clients regarding mechanical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs.
Leading the design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment
Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
Produce technical specifications for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
Ensure coordination other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers’ requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.

Operational Responsibilities

Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
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.
Complete the detailed designs of mission critical facilities and all mechanical systems associated to data centres.
Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
Review the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres
Chartered status (or working towards Chartered status) with CIBSE or IMechE or equivalent experience
Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations, design guides, etc
Have an understanding of the of Uptime Institute Tier Classification System
Flexible approach to meet the demands of projects
Have working understanding of TAS of IES and Hevacomp to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
Have understanding of working with Revit

MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals within and outside of the WSP team
Experience of working to timescales and deadlines
Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

Mechanical Design Skills Required

U value calculations
Heat loss calculations
Heat gain calculations
Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc)
Pump sizing
Duct sizing
Fan sizing
Psychrometrics
Control valve sizing and authority
Thermal modelling
BMS Systems
Have understanding of CFD analysis

Benefits

Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
Gymflex scheme offers up to 40% off annual gym…