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

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects within a global network of experts, contributing to some of the most exciting and prestigious healthcare developments worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in healthcare projects to join our large, dynamic, and supportive London team. You will play a joint leadership role within a mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice while supporting project management across a wide range of projects.

The role involves leading the mechanical design for a large and complex healthcare project, delivering HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems designs at all RIBA stages. You will supervise detailed design completion, manage feasibility studies, produce detailed and performance specifications, and prepare equipment schedules. You will regularly brief the project team, ensure all members understand the scope and appointment documents, review design programmes, and monitor resource allocation.

Additionally, you will lead the ongoing update of the project 'Cost to Complete' (CTC), monitor project engineers’ work against the agreed CTC, and report any potential profit or loss to your Discipline Team Leader.

Our Building Services team in London consists of over 160 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers, including specialists in E&S and Smart Teams. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and career development. We promote fresh perspectives and support our professionals to deliver their best work.

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

About you
Enthusiastic and collaborative professional with strong leadership skills, able to work closely with multidisciplinary teams. You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect, embracing diversity and supporting colleagues. You are motivated by delivering high-quality engineering solutions that positively impact healthcare environments.

Qualifications
Relevant engineering qualifications and professional accreditation appropriate to the role. A commitment to continuous professional development and learning is essential.