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WSP USA Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

General

  • Meeting the requirements of a Principal Electrical Engineer grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and 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.

  • Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.

  • Able to work using 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.

  • 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 for the project.

  • BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement.

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  • Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team

  • Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions

  • Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region

Management

  • 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.

  • Development and line management of junior staff.

  • Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts

  • Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.

ELECTRICAL SKILLS:

  • Low voltage distribution systems

  • Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand

  • Lighting calculations (via 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

YOUR TEAM

  • You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.

  • The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.

  • Will be supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.

  • You will be based in our Manchester office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.

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