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Your new role, what's involved?
We are seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead our Gas Networks engineering resources, within our Energy Transition Team. Working as part of a large engineering group you will lead the development of Mechanical resources and their design work on a wide range of Energy projects from initial inception through development, construction, operation and decommissioning. Projects typically include; gas transmission and distribution (T&D) pipelines and associated above ground infrastructure, LNG plant, hydrogen and carbon dioxide infrastructure.
Our team’s expertise covers all gas and hydrogen infrastructure and technologies, including novel, first of a kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology such as biomethane fuels. Working together with regulated T&D utilities, private developers, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEMs we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.
You should be experienced in the delivery of feasibility, concept, FEED and detail design work, and be familiar with working with OEMs, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractors or a similar organisation. Experience of working in regulatory support, due diligence services, lenders technical advisory services and asset integrity would be advantageous to help support our clients with technical advice on their existing facilities and operational plant.
Location is flexible across our UK office network.
Day to day you will
- Lead the Gas Network mechanical resource team to develop cost-effective, efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems to create practical designs based on these solutions
- Work on projects in a variety of stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design
- Prepare Mechanical deliverables such as calculations, equipment specifications, datasheets and reports for T&D pipelines and associated infrastructure
- Work closely with multi-discipline team in the development of designs for process, piping, mechanical, civil, electrical & instrumentation details, etc…
- Support the development of plant layouts and plant 2D / 3D models
- Work with equipment vendors on developing designs and participating in technical evaluations of vendor designs
- Provide engineering advice and technical solutions to gas & hydrogen projects;
- Lead the development of the Gas Networks team within the wider Energy Transition team including recruitment, personal development reviews, resource reviews, training, etc…
- Develop proposals and bids for the Gas Network team and contributing to other multi-disciplinary proposals
- Collaborate across WSP UK / Global and develop key UK gas client relationships
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Ability to produce technical reports, perform site appraisals, design calculations and the management of project drawings together with technical independence within the field of gas and hydrogen transportation, distribution and storage systems design.
- Good knowledge of the relevant UK and international gas industry design codes such as IGEM/TD/1; TD/13; TD/4; TD/3; ASME: B31.8; B31.3; B31.4; PD8010 etc. and be well versed in the development of project documentation, preparation and interpretation of drawings, Materials and Equipment Data sheets. Familiarity with UK gas design governance processes GL/5, G/17, G/35 and PS/6 would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Gas Industry standards IGEM, Cadent, SGN, NGN, National Grid, WWU and GIS would be advantageous. You will also be aware of current and emerging technical and legislative requirements and applicable guidance documents.
Experience:
- Possess a good knowledge of the legislative processes associated with planning, design and technical consents process.
Qualifications:
- Ideally, degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
- Chartered status (CEng, MIGEM, IMechE, MEI) or have equivalent technical experience to work towards this
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
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.
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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.
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