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To find out more about our Lighting and Energy Solutions Team business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting & Energy Solutions | WSP

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected, to do work that will have a profound impact felt long into the future.

To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team.

If this is not quite the level of role you are looking for we still encourage you to apply as we are a growing team with further opportunities.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

You will provide low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects. You can expect to work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and will become part of a respected and ambitious company supported with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. The type of work we undertake is extremely varied but includes:

• Small and large scale Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure feasibility studies, design, and technical assurance roles. A wide variety ranging from low powered local authority (LEVI) chargers right through to major multi-vector refuelling hubs integrating megawatt charging systems and other low carbon fuels.

• Specification and design of renewable energy generation & energy storage systems to support our client’s decarbonisation and net-zero goals to deliver a more sustainable world.

• The design of innovative urban realm regeneration projects by creating beautiful, vibrant and pleasant public spaces for people to work, live and play in.

• Highway electrical design and assurance across local authority and National Highways client bases.

No two days will be the same, but you could be expected to,

• Support the design team lead on larger scale projects to strive towards a right first-time approach focusing on high-quality outputs. The identification and mitigation of risks is a key aspect to ensure designs are safe and compliance with CDM regulations.

• For smaller scale projects you would be expected to carry out a discipline lead role and be accountable for your disciplines resourcing and ensuring delivery is on track, both commercially and according to the agreed project programme. Reporting any issues encountered in a proactive and timely fashion.

• Contribute within project meetings and reviews to provide input with regards your project responsibilities.

• Coordinate and communicate with other design teams and stakeholders across all projects. This is essential at all stages of projects from understanding scope, identifying your dependencies and right through to later project lifecycle stages such as clash detection workshops.

• Depending on your knowledge and experience you may mentor and develop other technicians and engineers to aid their continued professional development.

Your career at WSP is in safe hands, we are fully committed to Continued Professional Development, and you will to be actively involved with professional institutions at regional and national levels. At WSP we can guarantee you,

• Support from of one of the largest design teams in the country as part of a diverse global consultancy.

• Access to a rich local, national and global technical support network, to further individual skills.

• Opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience as an individual and as a team leader.

• Ability to deliver projects for clients of national and international significance.

• Exposure to a diverse selection of clients and stakeholders, representing all aspects of engineering and consultancy.

• Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent institution of your choice and mentoring and support with further Engineering Council registration.

• CPD opportunities and support in attending (and participating in) industry recognised events and seminars.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU HAVE

• A track record of performing to a high standard whilst undertaking low voltage electrical design preferably within the UK transportation sector.

• Knowledge and experience of providing feasibility, design, installation, maintenance, or technical assurance services within the UK electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector and/or the wider UK transportation (road/rail) sector.

• Willingness to develop and grow by taking responsibility for your technical output, programme and financial performance of your work packages.

• Evidence of being a confident communicator and the able to convey your point of view and keep stakeholders informed.

• Have, or seeking to have, registration with the Engineering Council and active membership with a professional institution.

• Hold City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulation certification (C&G 2382).

• Experience with the following software packages is beneficial but not essential AutoCAD, Trimble Amtech ProDesign and Modecsoft ElectricalOM.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to other opportunities within the team.

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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. 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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.