Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role:

At WSP, we love pushing boundaries. We harness innovation and share insights across our diverse, international team to create a cleaner, greener, and safer tomorrow. Join us and be part of an organization that takes pride in its people and purpose: creating long-lasting solutions to meet future needs.

You'll be challenged in fascinating ways, exploring new opportunities to leverage your expertise, broaden your horizons, and create exciting possibilities for society.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Energy Transition Team, contributing to its success. The role involves leading mechanical design development on transmission projects, including natural gas, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, LNG terminals, and biogas, with opportunities in conventional power, waste-to-energy, industrial facilities, and carbon capture schemes.

The UK Energy Transition team provides services from project inception through development, construction, operation, and decommissioning, supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Our expertise encompasses thermal and conversion technologies, including low or zero-carbon solutions like future fuels and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. We work with developers, utilities, government, banks, contractors, and OEMs to deliver projects safely, exceeding client expectations.

The candidate should have experience in concept, FEED, and detailed design, and be familiar with working for OEMs, EPC contractors, or similar organizations.

Location is flexible across our UK offices.

A typical week would include:

• Developing cost-effective, innovative solutions with the project team.
• Working on various project stages, including feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design, with site work opportunities.
• Preparing pipeline deliverables and above-ground installation specifications.
• Conducting pipeline routing and population studies.
• Collaborating with other disciplines on design development.
• Supporting layout and 3D model development.
• Contributing to proposals and bids for piping and layout disciplines.

What we will be looking for:

• A degree in engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards IEng/CEng, with membership in a relevant engineering institute.
• Experience in the gas industry.
• Leadership in pipeline and AGI engineering deliverables.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Experience in pipeline and AGI design.
• Experience with plant 3D modeling and multi-discipline team collaboration.
• Understanding of design processes, calculations, and scope documents.
• Operational troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, BIM360, and MS Office.
• Experience working with clients and contractors.

Don't meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we'll see how your experience aligns with this role and others in the team.

Imagine a better future for you and us all.

Work on landmark projects worldwide and make a meaningful impact. What if you could do your best work and create a legacy?

Apply today.

About Us

We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate people committed to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation, integrity, and excellence. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our communities and driven by international expertise.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working with options to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices.
• Inclusivity: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culture of belonging and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS services, workplace adjustments, gym discounts, and menopause support.
• Flexibility: Options like 'WSP My Hour', part-time work, additional leave, and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Development: Investment in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, belief, or status. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria and support workplace adjustments as needed.