Job Description
WSP is seeking a mechanical design engineer for the Rail environment. The role involves interpreting client specifications, designing pipework, ventilation, and heating systems, and selecting plant and equipment according to design outputs.
Responsibilities
- Interpretation of client specification requirements in the development of designs.
- Design of pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems.
- Design of ventilation systems including general ventilation systems.
- Selection of plant and equipment items based upon designs produced, including but not limited to air handling units, fans, pumps, pressurisation units, boilers, heat emitters, chillers, ductwork and ductwork ancillaries, pipework and pipework ancillaries.
Qualifications
- Experience of mechanical design in the rail environment.
- Qualifications meeting the requirements for chartership with a UK Engineering Institution.
Working Knowledge
- Design of above‑ground plumbing and waste systems.
- Design of rainwater disposal systems.
- Design of drainage systems.
- Requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards.
- Design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work‑life balance
WSP offers a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
WSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, supporting each other and promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing
WSP supports its people through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development
WSP invests in growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.
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.
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WSP is seeking a mechanical design engineer for the Rail environment. The role involves interpreting client specifications, designing pipework, ventilation, and heating systems, and selecting plant and equipment according to design outputs.
Responsibilities
- Interpretation of client specification requirements in the development of designs.
- Design of pipework including heating, cooling, hot and cold water systems.
- Design of ventilation systems including general ventilation systems.
- Selection of plant and equipment items based upon designs produced, including but not limited to air handling units, fans, pumps, pressurisation units, boilers, heat emitters, chillers, ductwork and ductwork ancillaries, pipework and pipework ancillaries.
Qualifications
- Experience of mechanical design in the rail environment.
- Qualifications meeting the requirements for chartership with a UK Engineering Institution.
Working Knowledge
- Design of above‑ground plumbing and waste systems.
- Design of rainwater disposal systems.
- Design of drainage systems.
- Requirements of Network Rail and/or London Underground standards.
- Design of controls/BMS for mechanical systems.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work‑life balanceWSP offers a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & BelongingWSP welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, supporting each other and promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & WellbeingWSP supports its people through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your timeWSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your developmentWSP invests in growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.
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.
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