In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Lighting and Energy Solutions Team business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Lighting & Energy Solutions | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/lighting-and-energy-solutions)

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected, to do work that will have a profound impact felt long into the future.

To meet our growing UK business needs and future development aspirations we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Lighting & Energy Solutions team.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a keen engineering mind. While all engineering backgrounds and levels of experience will be considered, individuals with some or all of the following attributes are particularly desirable:

• Ability or interest in low voltage electrical design preferably in the UK transportation sector.

• Knowledge and experience of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure design.

• Registration with the Engineering Council, ideally EngTech and aspiring to IEng or CEng.

• Hold City & Guilds 18 th Edition Wiring Regulation certification (C&G 2382).

The role will involve low voltage electrical design and consultancy services for nationally significant clients, supporting technical leads on complex engineering projects. The individual will have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and experience with – or interest in – all aspects of electrical design. A typical day could include activities like:

• Support the design team led in the production of an electrical design for a clients EV hub including stakeholder engagement and hardware specifications.

• Checking a junior team members electrical design for a market trader pop-up power supply design.

• Attending a meeting at the client office to report project progress and review the risk register.

• Provide internal financial reports and updates for all active projects you are leading on.

Experience with the following software packages whilst desirable is not essential:

• AutoCAD

• Electrical Modelling Software

The successful individual can expect to work on a diverse range of projects for clients in major public and private sector organisations and will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.

WSP are fully committed to Continued Professional Development and the successful individual can expect to be actively involved with professional institutions.

• Are ambitious and interested in becoming part of the WSP team.

• Are excited about engineering challenges and suit a problem-solving role.

• Have experience, or interest in electrical design, delivery and construction.

• Are a confident and organised individual who suits a high volume, fast-paced work environment.

• Can demonstrate interpersonal, organisational, analytical, technical and communication skills.

• Are familiar with the relevant standards and guidance applicable to electrical works.

• Have experience with lighting design software, electrical design software, Autodesk and Microsoft Office packages.

• Have, or are able to show potential in developing, an understanding of the CDM Regulations and financial and contractual risk.

• Can demonstrate that you meet the role requirements through your CV and the interview process.

What the role offers you:

• Support of one of the largest design teams in the country and a diverse global consultancy

• Access to a rich local, national and global technical support network, to further individual skills and understanding

• Development opportunities as an individual and as a team leader

• Opportunity to deliver projects for clients of national and international significance

• Exposure to a diverse selection of clients and stakeholders, representing all aspects of engineering and consultancy needs

• Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent institution of your choice and mentoring and support with further Engineering Council registration

• CPD opportunities and support in attending (and participating in) industry recognised events and seminars