Principal Engineer - ICT

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  • At WSP our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team provide Smart, ICT, Audio Visual & System Integration design. We're looking for a Principal ICT Engineer to join the UK Building Technology Systems team with a strong background in IT Network Design.
  • You will be designing IT networks within buildings, alongside multiple design disciplines, implementing leading edge network designs and technologies into real world applications.
  • You will liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand, develop, and interpret their requirements from concept stage through to detailed design, on multi-disciplinary design projects in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants
  • Collaborate across WSP with specialists in areas like MEP, Smart, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive solutions.
  • Create future-ready buildings with the ICT foundation to deliver great user experiences, innovating the building landscape
  • A passion for the future of technology in the built environment.
  • Experience in ICT design and project delivery of medium to large building projects
  • Ability to produce detailed design and performance specification, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
  • Ability to carry out feasibility studies for review by colleagues prior to issue.
  • Experience in producing detailed equipment schedules for issue with the discipline specific designs.
  • Experience providing design and technical advice on projects lead by seniors or take a discipline lead role on smaller projects.
  • 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 a project where applicable to the discipline.
  • 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 (such as Cisco certified accreditations or RCDD)
  • Experience in some of the following areas:
  • Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, capable of communicating effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
  • An understanding of specialist building systems including MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting and security systems, the smart building technology aspects of deploying modern smart buildings
  • IT & Communication 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
  • Electronic Skills:
  • ELV systems
  • Fire alarms
  • Intruder detection
  • Access control & security systems
  • Disabled call systems
  • Data cabling and outlets

BGV:

  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
  • Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.