Public Health Engineer (Building Services) in Leeds

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A Little More About Your Role… WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Public Health Engineer, in the north. Working 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.

• Responsible for the delivery of Public Health and Fire Suppression systems designs at all RIBA Stages on projects.
• Supervising the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Considering the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
• Taking responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Taking responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs.
• Regularly briefing the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts / letters of intent are in place for all projects before work begins. Make sure all team members have access to the agreed appointment documents.
• Reviewing the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.
• Leading the completion and regular amendment to the project 'Cost to Complete' (CTC). Monitor the work of the project engineers and compare weekly against the previously agreed CTC. Flag up any potential 'profit' or 'loss' to your DTL when compared to the agreed fee.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… The candidate shall have technical knowledge the following aspects of PH design:

• Building Water Services Design which includes domestic hot and cold water, greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting.
• Building Sanitary Drainage Design.
• Building Surface Water Drainage Design.
• Building Fire Suppression Systems Design.
• Building Gas Services Design.
• Building Medical gas systems design.

Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC). Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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. 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.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.