Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer

Senior to Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) About the role: A Senior or Principal Engineer with a proven track record in leading projects for the discipline and overall project team. Demonstrate where personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered. A Little More About Your Role… Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects. Able to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the discipline. Supervise the completion of detailed designs and guide the work of others in this function. 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 design programmes and ensure sufficient resources are available to complete the works. Your Team – Bristol You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload/order book stretching into the middle of next year. You will grow a growing team with lots of medium‑term opportunities for career progression. You will work closely with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Building Services in Bristol consists of 25 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers. You will be based in our Bristol office, offering easy commuting options via Bristol Temple Meads Train Station (10‑min walk) and access into Bristol City Centre within a 10‑minute walk. Your Team – Cardiff You will be joining a team with a strong forward workload/order book stretching into the middle of next year. You will grow a growing team with lots of medium‑term opportunities for career progression. You will work closely with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Building Services in Cardiff consists of 20 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers as well as sustainability consultants who form part of the National MEP Team of nearly 400 MEP engineers. You will be based in our Cardiff office, offering easy commuting options via Cardiff Central and Queen Street Train Station (10‑min walk) and access into Cardiff City Centre within a 5‑minute walk. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… Cross sector experience, with a particular interest in individuals with healthcare and/or defence sectors within Building Services. Proven understanding of the UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this in project execution. Show understanding of latest mechanical design software packages to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects. Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects. Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively. Experience of AutoCAD to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects. Knowledge of the Part L regulations applicable to the discipline and how to demonstrate this through calculation. Have working understanding of TAS or IES to allow the allocation/direction of work on projects. Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC). Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. What’s In It For You? Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. You can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and our comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and the ability to use call‑holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or chartership. 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