Senior / Principal ICT consultant - Building Technology Systems (Building Services)

WSP
Edinburgh, UK
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Networks SC Clearance Information Technology

Job description

  • Building Technology Systems (BTS) - discipline encompassing IT and Communications Network Infrastructure and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems
  • You will be designing IT networks within buildings, alongside multiple design disciplines
  • You will liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand, develop, and interpret their requirements
  • You will be implementing the latest leading edge network designs and technologies into the real world applications.
  • You will be creating future-ready buildings.

Core Functions

  • Work within a BTS discipline team within the Building Services discipline (regular liaison with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing team) providing design and technical advice on projects lead by seniors or take a discipline lead role on smaller projects
  • Complete detailed designs
  • Carry out feasibility studies for review by colleagues prior to issue
  • Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and contribute to the overall feasibility study for the project
  • Produce detailed and performance specification for the BTS subject to review by colleagues prior to issue
  • Produce detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs.
  • Ability to work independently using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role
  • Ability to work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of the project where applicable to the discipline

Your Team

  • Core group of motivated engineers and designers
  • Work on projects around the world
  • Work for clients across multiple industry sectors
  • Chance to grow your career with the growth of the team
  • Great office locations around the UK with nearby shops/café/parking and train stations, We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Requirements

  • CIBSE/IET/ Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
  • RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
  • Any accredited network qualification
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and must be capable of achieving SC-level UK security clearance. Demystifying Vetting - GOV.UK

IT & Communication Design Skills

  • IT Network Design (Passive or Active)
  • Structured Cabling Design (Copper or Fibre)
  • Wireless Design
  • Server Room Design
  • Date Centre Design
  • Telephony Design
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure Design

About the company

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing, Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world., We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower., At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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