Senior / Principal MEP Surveyor (Advisory)

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Your new role, what is involved? Our Surveying Advisory Business Unit is recruiting for a new Senior/Principal MEP Surveyor. The role can be based out of either of the following WSP offices: London or Manchester.

You will support the team in the delivery of technical advisory services, including technical due diligence reviews, asset condition surveys and lifecycle/maintenance assessments. You will provide independent engineering advice to lenders, investors, government departments and local authorities operating within the property and construction sectors. Depending on your experience, you may be tasked with providing day-to-day project management of Independent Certifier (IC) services on several projects. You will deliver quantitative and qualitative analysis in which the inputs and outputs are clear, reliable and well documented. You will be creating logical and innovative solutions to complement the delivery of the team’s work. You will ensure budgets are adhered to, and deadlines are met.

As a member of the team, you will provide technical expertise across the work streams covering asset surveying, independent certifier services, technical advisory, and technical due diligence. The role is principally to provide technical advisory services. This will span a variety of projects in sectors including Education, Healthcare and Defence, but with a view to grow into other forms of infrastructure.

You are a good fit if you have:

• BSc, BTEC, HND/HNC qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• MCIBSE, MIMechE, MIEE, MIET full professional registration or working towards.
• MEP experience within education, healthcare, defence, or operational infrastructure environments.
• Experience undertaking MEP asset condition surveys and preparing technical reports for operational assets.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and commercially focused technical reports to a high professional standard.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams including building surveyors, quantity surveyors, fire engineers, and project managers.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals and business development activities would be advantageous.
• The ability to self‑perform, to maximise your contribution and achieve appropriate high‑quality and timely delivery of our services.
• A commitment to the achievement of team/business unit objectives and plans.
• Experience in PPP/PFI, technical due diligence, Independent Certifier services, asset management, lifecycle assessment, or investor advisory services would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT and PPP/PFI contractual environments and ability to review contractor submissions, certification documentation, and commissioning records.
• Experience administering or supporting Independent Certifier, Employer's Agent or monitoring services during construction and operational phases desirable.

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.

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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• 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. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• 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.

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. 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.