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Principal to Associate Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare (Building Services)

WSP
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Description

Location
London, based in our Chancery Lane office in the centre of London, offering easy commuting options and a range of nearby amenities.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark healthcare projects as part of a large, dynamic, and supportive team. This role is for an experienced Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer with a background in healthcare projects, joining our London Building Services team. You will work in a joint leadership capacity within the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice in a project manager capacity across a wide range of projects. The role involves leading the mechanical design for large and complex healthcare projects, delivering HVAC system designs at all RIBA stages, supervising detailed designs, and managing the work of others. You will be responsible for feasibility studies, production of detailed and performance specifications, equipment schedules, and ensuring the project team understands the scope and appointment documents. Additionally, you will review design programmes, allocate resources, lead cost-to-complete monitoring, and flag potential profit or loss to the Discipline Team Leader. You will be part of a team of over 160 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers committed to high ethical standards, professionalism, and career development. This role offers the chance to contribute to prestigious projects while working in a culture that values new ideas, diversity, and integrity.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience delivering HVAC designs on complex healthcare projects
- Working knowledge of HTM (Health Technical Memorandum) and HBN (Health Building Note) standards
- Experience managing design teams to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Undertaking technical design reviews
- Detailed understanding of building regulations and British Standards applicable to mechanical engineering disciplines
- Experience with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allocate and direct project work
- Familiarity with dynamic thermal modelling software (IES) to assess and quality check input and output data

About you
Professional, motivated, and able to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team. You demonstrate strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ethical and professional standards. You are adaptable and eager to contribute fresh perspectives and energy to the team.

Qualifications
Relevant engineering qualifications and professional accreditation appropriate to the level of Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Expiry date: 11/11/2026
Principal to Associate Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare (Building Services)
Company:
WSP
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London