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WSP USA Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
General
Meeting the requirements of a Principal Electrical Engineer grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works inline with technical and commercial performance and delivery.
Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement.
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Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team
Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions
Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region
Management
Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
Development and line management of junior staff.
Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts
Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.
ELECTRICAL SKILLS:
Low voltage distribution systems
Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
Energy lighting
Small power
Fire Detection & Alarm
Intruder detection
Access control & security systems
Disabled call systems
Data cabling and outlets
Lightning protection
YOUR TEAM
You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.
The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.
Will be supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.
You will be based in our Manchester office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.
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