Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail

Mechanical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) – Rail

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About the role

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.

The Stations team within WSP’s Rail business is actively seeking a Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead teams delivering mechanical building services designs for railway stations and other railway buildings across the UK and around the world.

The role includes all aspects of technical delivery, work‑winning and client engagement with opportunities for onward progression. It offers excellent prospects for the right candidate to enhance their career and deliver some of the most prestigious rail station projects in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and supervise high‑quality, industry‑leading building designs.
• Realise WSP’s and our client’s net‑zero carbon commitments by delivering highly sustainable, low‑carbon design.
• Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe, becoming part of the wider WSP business.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specialist experience to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Interpret client specification requirements in the development of designs.
• Design pipework, including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems.
• Design ventilation systems, including general ventilation systems.
• Select plant and equipment items based on designs produced, including but not limited to air‑handling units, fans, pumps, pressurisation units, boilers, heat emitters, chillers, ductwork and ancillary pipework.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of compliance requirements to Building Regulations, Part L and other MEP sustainable and net‑zero design requirements.

You will be involved in delivering major railway stations from early concept to handover, with an unparalleled opportunity to stretch and further your knowledge. The environment offers exceptional support to enhance your capabilities and skills, enabling a growth trajectory in your career.

About the team

• You will work closely with like‑minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• The rail station MEP team consists of more than 70 mechanical, electrical and public health engineers.
• You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:
  • Undertake project work from early concept through to detail design.
  • Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, TfL, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, local authorities, principal contractors and private developers.

Qualifications

• Experience of mechanical building services design in the rail environment, including heating, cooling, hot and cold water, and ventilation systems.
• Chartership status with a UK Engineering Institution.
• Understanding of:
• • The requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards.
  • The design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems.
  • The design of above‑ground plumbing and waste systems, rainwater disposal systems, and drainage systems.

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.

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.

Benefits

WSP offers a range of benefits, including work‑life balance with hybrid working options, inclusivity and belonging initiatives, health and wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements, and support for personal development and chartership.

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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.