What Jobs are available for Construction in Kirkfieldbank?

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
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.
WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer, in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenges projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.
To find out more about our Mission Critical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: little more about your role.**
+ Candidates will support the team in developing designs for mechanical distribution systems from CHW, HVAC, Fuel to LTHW
+ Provide advice to clients regarding mechanical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs.
+ Leading the design of data centre mechanical systems and equipment
+ Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
+ Produce technical specifications for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
+ Ensure coordination other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
+ Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
+ Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers' requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
**Operational responsibilities:**
+ Able to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role.
+ Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
+ Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
+ Complete the detailed designs of mission critical facilities and all mechanical systems associated to data centres.
+ Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.
+ Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
+ Review the detailed design programme and ensure that sufficient resource is available to complete the works.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Knowledge and experience in designing mechanical systems for data centres
+ Chartered status (or working towards Chartered status) with CIBSE or IMechE or equivalent experience
+ Technical MEP knowledge of relevant UK and EU regulations, design guides, etc
+ Have an understanding of the of Uptime Institute Tier Classification System
+ Flexible approach to meet the demands of projects
+ Have working understanding of TAS of IES and Hevacomp to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
+ Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
+ Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects
+ Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals within and outside of the WSP team
+ Experience of working to timescales and deadlines
+ Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
**Mechanical Design Skills required:**
+ U value calculations
+ Heat loss calculations
+ Heat gain calculations
+ Pipe sizing (LTHW, CHW, HWS, CWS etc)
+ Pump sizing
+ Duct sizing
+ Fan sizing
+ Psychrometrics
+ Control valve sizing and authority
+ Thermal modelling
+ BMS Systems
+ Have understanding of CFD analysis
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
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.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-CH1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
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 our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
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.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_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._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
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.
**A little more about your role.**
You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients - including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.
Depending on seniority and experience, you will be engaged in delivering QS commercial services, leading a QS / commercial team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.
You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors.
You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) - made up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients, where you will sit within our Buildings team. For your information, our other groups within PMCM are Civil and Infrastructure, Programme Solutions, and Rail.
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects and programmes, plus develop and expand your career and professional network within a global consultancy - one with international offices and reach back into our world-class, global teams and markets.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
**Essential Skills and Qualifications**
+ MRICS or AssocRICS or working towards a professional qualification
+ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around QS / Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
+ Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience.
**Desirable**
+ Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
+ Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
+ Have an alternative, relevant, professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, AcostE)
+ Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public and private sector, and/or experience on heavy industry projects
+ Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
+ Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team
+ Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification
+ Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
+ Are not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences
+ Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
+ Working knowledge/experience of NEC and / or JCT Contracts, and other industry standard contract forms
+ Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
+ Have previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation
Don't quite meet the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
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.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
**#LI-DM1**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
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 our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
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.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_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._

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
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.
**A little more about your role.**
WSP has a large, highly experienced and friendly Ecology team who get involved with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects within the UK for both private and public clients. The team pride themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house water, landscape, arboriculture, Natural Capital and sustainability specialists to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.
With one of the UK's largest ecology teams with a growing portfolio of projects, WSP is looking to appoint an assistant or consultant grade Environmental Clerk of Works to help support our growing portfolio of project work at construction stage. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced environmentalist with a background in construction and construction management plans; and demonstrable experience in undertaking pre-construction surveys.
**Your New Role What's Involved?**
+ Visiting construction sites across a variety of industries (windfarm/grid connection/underground cabling/sub-sea cabling etc) to monitor adherence to environmental legislation.
+ Carry out site inspections and audits of construction works against planning conditions and associated documents (e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plan).
+ Drafting species protection plans and precautionary methods of works for a variety of species.
+ Undertaking protected species surveys and licence applications where relevant.
+ Provide guidance and solutions to contractors on environmental compliance and best practice methods.
+ You would be a key point of contact, working closely with other disciplines, notably ecologists, hydrologists, archaeologists and engineers to provide an integrated EnvCoW service.
+ Delivery of toolbox talks and onsite environmental guidance to contractors.
+ The delivery of a EnvCoW role may require working away from home between Monday-Friday.
+ Compilation of weekly site reports and supporting team management with administration tasks.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ A CSCS card (or in the process of gaining one).
+ A full UK drivers licence.
+ Confident in habitats and protected species ecology.
+ An understanding of ecological management in a construction context.
+ An understanding of the environmental impact assessment legislation, policy and guidance.
+ An understanding of Controlled Activities Licencing (CAR) and pollution prevention.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation.
+ Experience of monitoring construction activities in line with best practice guidance from small to large sized projects.
+ The need to be well organised, pro-active, reliable and willingness to travel between project sites.
+ The ability to be pragmatic and be solutions driven.
+ Can work under short time pressure to resolve emerging environmental issues on site.
+ Ability to be communicate effectively, hold high interpersonal skills and able to communicate confidently with clients.
**Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.**
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
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.
**With us, you can.** **Apply today.**
#LI-JS1
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
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 our culture of inclusivity.
**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.
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.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_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._