Job Overview

Principal ICT Engineer – UK‑wide role based in any of our UK offices. Part of the Buildings Technology Services team, responsible for ICT design, project management and delivery from inception to handover.

Responsibilities

• Design IT networks within buildings and implement leading‑edge network designs and technologies.
• Collaborate with multiple design disciplines, including MEP, Smart, AV, and specialist consultants, to deliver holistic solutions.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand, develop and interpret requirements from concept to detailed design.
• Produce detailed design documentation, performance specifications, equipment schedules and feasibility studies.
• Provide design and technical advice on projects led by seniors or act as discipline lead on smaller projects.
• Create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.
• Work independently using own initiative with minimal supervision, while also interpreting direction from others as required.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively to clients and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Passion for the future of technology in the built environment.
• Experience in ICT design and project delivery of medium to large building projects.
• Accredited engineering degree or experience leading to chartership (CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council).
• RevitM​EP training applicable to the discipline.
• Any accredited network qualification (e.g., Cisco or RCDD).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK and ability to obtain SC‑level UK security clearance.
• Strong understanding of specialist building systems such as MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting, and security systems.

Technical Skills

• IT Network Design (Passive or Active)
• Structured Cabling Design (Copper or Fibre)
• Wireless Design
• Server Room Design
• Data Centre Design
• Telephony Design
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Design
• ELV systems, fire alarms, intruder detection, access control, disabled call systems, data cabling and outlets.

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.