Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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.

WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Senior to Associate Mechanical Engineer in our London office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast-paced sector. WSP is currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.

Candidates will support the team in developing designs for mechanical distribution systems including CHW, HVAC, Fuel and LTHW. You will provide advice to clients regarding mechanical systems and requirements to meet their business needs. Responsibilities include leading the design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment, producing written reports of system options, technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements.

You will coordinate with other disciplines including Architects and Structural Engineers, produce calculations and technical documentation for tender, and monitor installation of designed equipment and systems to ensure compliance with employer requirements, design specifications, and safety codes.

Operational responsibilities include working with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline, interpreting project needs, working in joint leadership capacities within MEP teams, completing detailed designs of mission critical facilities, leading feasibility studies, directing production of detailed and performance specifications, and reviewing design programmes to ensure sufficient resources are available.

Experience
- Proven knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres
- Chartered status or working towards Chartered status with CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent experience
- Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations and design guides
- Understanding of the Uptime Institute Tier Classification System
- Experience with TAS, IES, Hevacomp for allocation and direction of work
- Familiarity with Revit MEP or other 3D design software
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Ability to work as part of a team and effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals
- Experience working to timescales and deadlines

About you
- Flexible approach to meet project demands
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and under client direction
- Passionate about delivering high-quality mission critical facility designs

Qualifications
- Mechanical design skills including U value calculations, heat loss and gain calculations, pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc), pump sizing, duct sizing, fan sizing, psychrometrics, control valve sizing and authority, thermal modelling, and BMS systems
- Understanding of CFD analysis is desirable