WSP UK JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Electrical Job Location: Noida, India

BUSINESS PROFILE

ABOUT WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, working with governments, businesses, architects and planners and
providing integrated solutions across many disciplines. The firm provides services to transform the built environment and restore
the natural environment, and its expertise ranges from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic
buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of the future to enabling new ways
of extracting essential resources.

We are Global.

We bring together the expertise of our 17,000 staff, based in more than 300 offices, across 30 countries.
We are well-positioned to offer highly specialised expertise in many fields and in many locations.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

This role is to work as part of an engineering consultancy design team, taking a senior role in project design work, focused on
production and liaison with the WSP UK Team and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Core Functions

 Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Local Head of MEP
 Agree and monitor scope of works with the Local CRC Head of MEP
 Clearly define building requirements and purpose of use with the Local CRC Head of MEP and WSP UK Team to allow
detailed design
 Carry out detailed design to WSP, UK Building Regulations and relevant Code of Practice and standards ensuring
Construction Design and Management (CDM), QA and technical review and sign off by the Local Head of MEP, including
complex calculations and co-ordination issues
 Review and monitor the production of calculations including QA, technical reviews and sign off
 Ensure that information for project costing preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP
UK Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions
 Provide documentary information via the WSP UK Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that
information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP UK Team informed
regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions
 Co-ordinate project contracts documents (drawings and specifications) and reviews input from team members
 Deal with the day to day queries from the WSP UK Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on

time for construction activity

 Report to the WSP UK Team in association with the Local CRC Head of MEP any variance between the works
constructed and the design intent
 Project manage commissions from the WSP UK Team, using applicable project management tools
 Lead the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the
agreed programme.
 Follow in full the document control, archiving CDM and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings,
specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, coach junior staff in their
usage

Technical and Project Management

 Raise the level of technical competence within the teams

 Implement delivery and quality measurement processes
 Promote technical excellence in all our projects

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  Undertake technical reviews, checks and contribute to the concept design
 Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of CRC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with
a view to continuous improvement
 Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP UK Team, communicating openly about project progress
 Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP
 Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes
 Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader
 Identify and flag additional fees to the Local CRC Head of MEP
 Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines
 Assist in elements of financial management
 Deputise for team leader

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Mandatory Skills
 The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Building Services with significant experience in a similar role or
demonstration of a good track record.
 The senior applicants should ideally have obtained British Chartered Engineer status or equivalent, possess a degree in
Building Services Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body i.e. MIET,CIBSE, INSRAE,
ASHRAE
 Excellent working knowledge of NBC, ISHRAE, ASHRAE and good working knowledge of UK codes would be
advantageous.
 This includes undertaking feasibility studies and developing concepts through to detailed design, specification and tender
to the required standards. Development of energy strategies incorporating renewable technologies and low energy
designs to satisfy local authority planning requirements and compliance with UK Building
 Regulations Part L.
 Good presentation skills are also required
 Must be fully conversant with technical software, such as Hevacomp, Amtec, Dialux.
 Valid passport

Desired Skills
 A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential
 Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.
 Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management and technical skills and be capable of working both within
the team and independently, as dictated by work load

PERSONAL PROFILE

 The successful candidate will be a dynamic, self-motivated individual who will take on a Leadership role in project work,
focused on delivery to the client and technical excellence. The role requires management of a number of projects and
becoming involved in design at an early stage. The ability to plan and design deliverables against UK Engineering standards
for each stage of a project is a pre-requisite and training and guidance will be provided where necessary.
 Cultural awareness, conscientious and an open mind and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for the
role.
 High degree of self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
 Ability to work under pressure and with minimum of supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

 B.Tech / M.Tech (Electrical)

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More about WSP.

Our Mission statement defines why we exist, and our vision clearly identifies what we aspire to become. Our core values
are the priorities we set for our practices and daily activities. 

OUR MISSION: Be a solution-driven advisor with outstanding expertise. 

OUR VISION: Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees. 

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