Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
WSP Group · Bristol, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 16 Oct 2026.
Overview
As an Electrical Engineer in WSPs Building Services team, you will lead electrical design within an MEP discipline, guiding a project from feasibility to delivery. You will work in a joint leadership capacity, coordinating with mechanical and public health disciplines and acting in a project manager capacity on diverse projects. You will ensure resource allocation, compliance with regulations, and effective client and team communication. This role offers growth across Bristol or Cardiff offices within a supportive, inclusive culture that values quality and integrity.
Pay / Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid working
- Gymflex scheme
- Virtual GP service
- Menopause support package
- Flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design delivery within MEP on multiple projects and ensure alignment with client expectations
- Review design programmes and coordinate resource availability to meet technical and commercial targets
- Supervise detailed designs and mentor junior staff
- Lead feasibility studies for projects and assess discipline feasibility
- Prepare and review detailed and performance specifications for the discipline
- Engage with clients, contractors, and design teams in technical discussions and coordination
- Communicate technical concepts graphically and clearly to stakeholders
- Promote WSP capabilities in the region and uphold high ethical standards
Key requirements
- BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
- Chartership with CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council or working towards it
- Revit MEP training applied to the discipline
- Proven track record delivering projects of varying scale and sector
- Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions
- Strong communication of technical detail to professionals and clients
- Understanding of applicable electrical regulations and ability to demonstrate via calculations
- Experience with electrical design software packages and Revit MEP
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Check (SC)
- strong communication and collaboration
- stakeholder engagement
- ability to work with initiative with minimal supervision
- Low voltage distribution systems
- Cable calculations (ElectricalOM or Amtech)
- Lighting calculations (software and manual)
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