Senior / Principal Engineer - Building Technology Systems (Building Services) in Birmingham

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.

A Little More About Your Role… At WSP our Building Technology Systems team are providing Smart Building Technology, Information and Communications Technology and Audio Visual design. We’re looking for a Principal / Senior Consultant BMS (Building Management Systems) Controls engineer to join the UK Building Technology Systems team. Working with clients to develop and engineer industry leading HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) control designs, responding to design for performance imperative. Coordinating delivery of HVAC controls, such as motor control panel design & production, software configuration, graphic packages and installation and commissioning scope detail. Applying your controls engineering expertise to improve our mechanical and electrical building system designs. Engagement with wider design teams across multi-disciplinary projects to advocate for and achieve desired BMS & smart building outcomes that are outside of our direct design responsibility. Leading systems integration design activities across building services systems.

Your Team We work on a variety of projects, helping clients to navigate and embrace emerging technologies. We help clients answer questions such as, “How can we use technology to make a better building?” and “How can I create great experiences for people who use this building every day?”. The team support clients strategising, designing and implementing innovative solutions to help make cities, buildings and businesses be better. Our UK Building Services Team is delivering projects ranging from High Rise Towers such as 22 Bishopsgate and 40 Leadenhall, to hyper scale Data Centres, to Stadia such as Fulham Football Club to transformative Healthcare projects such as the Leeds Hospital of the Future programme. As leaders in Building Technology consultancy, our aim is to set the standard for providing specialist ICT and Smart Consulting to clients across the built environment.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Strategic BMS Controls engineering experience; understanding of BMS software and best practice.
• Applied industry experience in control and automation at technician/engineer level working in critical and secure environments.
• Detailed knowledge of major manufacturers equipment/systems i.e. Tridium Niagara, Schneider, Siemens Honeywell, Trend, Delta Controls etc.
• Ability to design and specify implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation.
• Coordination of subcontractors and internal resources to develop & integrate BMS sub disciplines to deliver full BMS system solutions, including master system integrator contractors.
• Awareness of HVAC technology trends and market direction in reducing energy consumption.
• Deliver controls and building performance related advice and developing technical documentation.
• Develop design & engineering requirements of building control systems for a varied range of small to very large buildings, varying in complexity.
• Responsible for producing detailed performance specifications for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Ability to design control systems to integrate with cloud analytics consider, device naming, and points naming standards, cyber-security and network connectivity implications.
• Awareness of smart building technology trends including standardisation of Device and Point Naming such as the BDNS initiative run by the Open Data Institute.
• An understanding of specialist building systems including fire safety, lighting and security systems, the ICT infrastructure and cloud connectivity aspects of deploying modern smart buildings.
• Awareness of Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design for Performance initiatives such as NABERS UK.
• Awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREAAM SmartScore, WiredScore, etc.
• Report writing and specification writing skills.
• Completion of the three BCIA technical training modules undertaken in invigilated conditions: Fundamentals of HVAC & Building Technology (BCM01), Measuring & Control Technology (BCM02), Hydraulics in Building Services (BCM03).
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ownership over work and delivering work for clients.

Don’t meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 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. With us, you can. Apply today.

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 – 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.