Senior Mechanical Engineer, Edinburgh
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Directly reports to: Associate / Associate Director
No of Direct Reports: 1
Location: Edinburgh
Position Summary:
Proficient and self-motivated engineer, with good time management skills and a track record for consistent project delivery – with strong technical knowledge and competence discipline. Works well with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Undertake mechanical design and consultancy work including systems design, production, specifications and schedules; provide reports and advice to clients. Liaise with other design team members internal and external, represent the business at meetings.
- Liaise with and provide focal point for clients and lead and/or support consultants to ensure that client interests are more effectively fulfilled.
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work.
- Adopt a responsible attitude to project management and actively undertake training of subordinate staff.
- Regularly review personal and subordinates forward programme workload. Develop and frequently review priority lists of programmed tasks.
- Check adequacy and accuracy of information and documentation produced by others.
- Ensure application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures.
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly recording of man-hour commitments to individual projects and reporting on a monthly basis particular project fee input information.
- Manage projects including organisation of trainee staff and project delivery to time and cost requirements.
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the highest possible standards of design by maintaining a good working knowledge of proven building services systems and new developments in Building Services Industry.
- Undertake project risk assessments to ensure safe installation and operation and in compliance with CDM legislation.
- Carry out the responsibilities of a Senior Design Engineer including: Preparation and/or development of client brief; development of project cost plans; assist where necessary in the estimation of project in-house resource requirements; assist in the development of project pre and post tender programmes; carry out surveys of existing facilities and prepare survey reports; prepare design calculations in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation adopting all necessary standard formats and procedures; prepare sketch drawings in sufficient detail to enable draughtspersons to produce satisfactory detail drawings as required for tender, construction or other purposes; prepare particular project specifications and schedules adapting standard specification information where possible; prepare bills of quantities in accordance with current Standard Method of Measurement documents ; assist clients in the selection of appropriate methods of contracting works; technically vet tenders and provide advice to clients on acceptance; carry out site supervision duties as necessary to ensure works are installed in accordance with contract documentation and good engineering practice; assist in the financial control of contracts including the preparation of interim and final project valuations; prepare feasibility studies and any specialist studies as required by the project brief; justify systems selection by means of investment appraisal techniques; if required by the project brief, prepare presentation material and carry out presentations to client.
- Undertake all other duties as may be required to assist in the fulfilment of the primary objectives of the Directors.
- To contribute to ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with the relevant ISO and national legislation.
- To ensure contract compliance with the IMS, by supporting the administration of the Internal Audit programme, corrective action and customer feedback registers.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Education and Experience:
- Preferably BEng (Hons) Degree in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with IMECHE/CIBSE.
- Minimum engineering HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
Essential:
- Technically competent engineer with excellent communication and time management skills.
- Good team ethic approach and the ability to financially control and project manage.
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Electrical Engineer, Aberdeen
Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Directly reports to: Senior Engineer / Associate
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Aberdeen
Position Summary:
To support the Senior/Associate Engineer(s) in producing robust design solutions including drawing and written deliverables with moderate supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Produce Electrical Design drawings, calculations (Amtech, Hevacomp, IES, Relux, Dialux, MEPWorx), reports, specifications and schedules
- Contribute to BREEAM or equivalent legislation
- Contribute to Building Regulations Section 6 compliance modelling
- Witness test the proving and commissioning procedures of final installations
- Assist the development of trainee engineers
- Work to internal and external project programs effectively
- Work to company Quality Assurance management systems
- Support Senior/ Associate Engineers and Management
Education and Experience:
- Engineering degree preferred. Minimum Engineering HNC/D or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in a Building Services consultancy required
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
- Communicate effectively with internal and external design team members
- Undertake non-intrusive surveys of existing installations
- Undertake main plant area spatial allowance exercises
- Ensure industry knowledge is kept up to date with new legislation, standards and regulations, product development and new technology
- Attend and contribute to design team and project meetings
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly timesheets
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties
Desirable:
- Study towards Chartership and maintain CPD requirements
- Quality checking/review of trainee staff work and equivalent grade engineers
- Liaise with lead and/or support engineers to ensure that discipline designs are completed to expected quality and programme
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Trainee Electrical Engineer, Birmingham
Job Description
Job Title: Trainee Electrical Engineer
Directly reports to: Senior Engineer / Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Birmingham
Position Summary:
To take guidance from & assist Engineers & Senior Engineers by carrying out design related duties as directed.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings
- Assist in production of 3D or 2D drawings using computer software
- Assist in preparation of simple engineering calculations
- Initial checking of own work
- Contributing to providing solutions to design problems
- Meeting agreed deadlines
- Attending meetings and/or site visits/surveys with Senior Engineer/Director
- Attending and participating in company activities, presentations and workshops
- Keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
- Supporting the administration of projects
- Ensuring application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 passes at GCSE level (Grade A-C) including English, Maths and a science subject.
- Preferred minimum of 3 A-Levels including English, Maths and a science subject (preferably Physics or Technological Studies)
- Alternatively completed a recognised Electrical apprenticeship within the construction industry.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- All Relevant training will be provided
- The desire to work in an engineering office environment
- Good numeracy, literacy and computing skills
- Ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times
- Awareness of the Building Services Engineering environment
- Ability to think in a methodical way
- Good communication skills within a team and externally
Desirable:
- Willingness to achieve professional qualification.
- An interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
- A temperament that means you work well with other people
- Previous consulting engineer experience
- Knowledge and experience of Autocad or Revit software
- Knowledge of energy and thermal modelling software such as IES
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Mechanical Engineer, Edinburgh
Job Description
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Directly reports to: Senior Engineer/Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Edinburgh
Position Summary:
To support the Senior Engineer(s)/Director in producing robust design solutions including drawing and written deliverables with moderate supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Produce Mechanical Design drawings, calculations (Hevacomp, IES), reports, specifications and schedules
- Contribute to BREEAM or equivalent legislation
- Contribute to Building Regulations Section 6 Part L compliance modelling
- Witness test the proving and commissioning procedures of final installations
- Assist the development of trainee engineers
- Work to internal and external project programs effectively
- Work to company Quality Assurance management systems
- Support Senior/ Associate Engineers and Management
- Communicate effectively with internal and external design team members
- Undertake non-intrusive surveys of existing installations
- Undertake main plant area spatial allowance exercises
- Ensure industry knowledge is kept up to date with new legislation, standards and regulations, product development and new technology
- Attend and contribute to design team and project meetings
- Study towards chartership and maintain CPD requirements
- Quality checking/review of trainee staff work and equivalent grade engineers
- Liaise with lead and/or support engineers to ensure that discipline designs are completed to expected quality and programme
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly timesheets
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties
Education and Experience:
- Engineering degree preferred. Minimum engineering HNC/D or equivalent qualification.
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Good numeracy, literacy and computing skills
- Ability to manage own time and prioritise at busy times
- Ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
- Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
- Excellent communication skills within a team environment
- Ability to present and explain the thought process behind your own design work
- Competent in the use of Autocad Software and knowledge of Revit Software
- Competent in the use of Word and Excel
- Ambitious self-motivated individual with good team ethic, looking to excel and aspire
- Online collaboration tool knowledge
Desirable:
- Knowledge of energy and thermal modelling software such as IES
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Electrical Engineer, Edinburgh
Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Directly reports to: Senior Engineer / Associate
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Edinburgh
Position Summary:
To support the Senior/Associate Engineer(s) in producing robust design solutions including drawing and written deliverables with moderate supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Produce Electrical Design drawings, calculations (Amtech, Hevacomp, IES, Relux, Dialux), reports, specifications and schedules
- Contribute to BREEAM or equivalent legislation
- Contribute to Building Regulations Section 6 compliance modelling
- Witness test the proving and commissioning procedures of final installations
- Assist the development of trainee engineers
- Work to internal and external project programs effectively
- Work to company Quality Assurance management systems
- Support Senior/ Associate Engineers and Management
Education and Experience:
- Engineering degree preferred. Minimum Engineering HNC/D or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in a Building Services consultancy required
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
- Communicate effectively with internal and external design team members
- Undertake non-intrusive surveys of existing installations
- Undertake main plant area spatial allowance exercises
- Ensure industry knowledge is kept up to date with new legislation, standards and regulations, product development and new technology
- Attend and contribute to design team and project meetings
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly timesheets
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties
Desirable:
- Study towards Chartership and maintain CPD requirements
- Quality checking/review of trainee staff work and equivalent grade engineers
- Liaise with lead and/or support engineers to ensure that discipline designs are completed to expected quality and programme
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Associate Director - Mechanical, Glasgow
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Director – Mechanical
Directly reports to: Director
No of Direct Reports: 7
Location: Glasgow
Position Summary:
To lead and manage the mechanical engineers in one team of the Glasgow office of WW on a day-to-day basis, providing a quality service to our clients and expand the boundaries of our professional and commercial capabilities.
Assist in the development and growth of the business in the mechanical discipline. To assist in effectively expand the client base and industry sector coverage, leading to increased capability, sales, and profitability, in addition to achieve increased levels of repeat business.
The candidate will ideally have experience in healthcare design with knowledge of all relevant SHTM’s, SHPN, etc. Experience with Key Stage Assurance Reviews (KSAR) would be desirable.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Undertake mechanical design and consultancy work including systems design, production, specifications, and schedules; provide reports and advice to clients.
- Liaise with other design team members internal and external, represent the business at meetings.
- Liaise with and provide a focal point for clients and lead and/or support consultants to ensure that client interests are effectively fulfilled.
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work.
- Adopt a responsible attitude to project management and actively undertake training of subordinate staff.
- Regularly review personal and subordinates forward programme workload. Develop and frequently review priority lists of programmed tasks.
- Check adequacy and accuracy of information and documentation produced by others.
- Ensure application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures.
- Perform all personal management duties including weekly recording of person-hour commitments to individual projects and reporting on a monthly basis particular project fee input information.
- Manage projects including organisation of trainee staff and project delivery to time and cost requirements.
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties.
- Undertake all other duties as may be required to assist in the fulfilment of the primary objectives of the Directors.
- To contribute to ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with the relevant ISO and national legislation.
Education and Experience
- Preferably BEng (Hons) Degree in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with IMECHE/CIBSE.
- Minimum engineering HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.
- Competent in AutoCAD and knowledge of Revit.
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Glasgow
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer, Glasgow
Directly reports to: Associate / Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Glasgow
Position Summary:
To support the management team in producing robust design solutions including drawing and written deliverables with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Produce Electrical Design drawings, calculations (Amtech, IES, Relux, Dialux), reports, specifications and schedules
- Contribute to BREEAM or equivalent legislation
- Contribute to Building Regulations Part F/ Part L / Section 6 compliance modelling
- Witness test the proving and commissioning procedures of final installations
- Assist the development of trainee engineers
- Work to internal and external project programs effectively
- Work to company Quality Assurance management systems
- Support Senior/ Associate Engineers and Management
Education and Experience:
- Engineering degree preferred. Minimum Engineering HNC/D or equivalent qualification.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
- Communicate effectively with internal and external design team members
- Undertake non-intrusive surveys of existing installations
- Undertake main plant area spatial allowance exercises
- Ensure industry knowledge is kept up to date with new legislation, standards and regulations, product development and new technology
- Attend and contribute to design team and project meetings
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work
- Carry out all personal management duties
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties
Desirable:
- Chartered or studying towards Chartership and maintain CPD requirements
- Quality checking/review of trainee staff work and equivalent grade engineers
- Liaise with lead and/or support engineers to ensure that discipline designs are completed to expected quality and programme
Highlighting: Leisure
Leisure
Leisure spaces aren’t just places to relax and unwind—they’re the beating heart of communities. At Wallace Whittle, we understand the pivotal role these spaces play in shaping vibrant communities, and that’s why we’re dedicated to engineering leisure environments that prioritise comfort, enjoyment, and sustainability.
More than just physical structures, leisure spaces serve as vital hubs where people come together to socialise, exercise or refresh. They foster community cohesion and mental well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, these spaces can be a sanctuary—a place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with oneself and others.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and community well-being, we’re engineering leisure spaces that stand the test of time, enriching lives and bringing people together. One of our recent projects, the University of St Andrews Sport Centre, achieved an Excellent BREEAM rating through Incorporating low carbon technologies along with passive low energy design.
Some recent leisure projects include:
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- Dundonald Links, Ayrshire
- Aberdeen FC Training Facility, Aberdeen
- Clydebank Leisure Centre, Clydebank
- Gleneagles Spa, Perthshire
- University of St Andrews Sport Centre, St Andrews
- Top Golf, Glasgow
And many more…
Get in touch with us today to discuss your next project or to learn more about our leisure expertise – [email protected]
Shaping Future Leaders in Construction
Developing in-house talent is key to future-proofing our operations.
Developing in-house talent is key to future-proofing our operations. Our Wallace Whittle Academy focuses on four unique levels across our people, each distinctly targeting different areas of development.
Level 1 – All staff members.Level 2 – Junior staff members.
Level 3 – Aspiring staff members.
Level 4 – Future generation staff members.
At Level 2, our Academy provides a consistent base level of training for our junior members, who are generally newer to the industry. We offer them support and guidance through their development, providing a chance to enhance their skills and grow their knowledge, preparing them for their journey with Wallace Whittle.
The Academy not only covers University or College fees but also provides a comprehensive curriculum, including specialized training in various aspects of the construction industry. With degree apprenticeships, part-time university courses leading to professional qualifications, and an array of specialist training, our Academy ensures that young staff at Wallace Whittle have the tools they need for success.
Our juniors are not only provided with the technical training required to deliver project information but also how to deal with delivery to provide a quality service in a timely manner. This includes meeting with and hearing from some of our Main Contractor and MEP Contractor partners, Architects, Civil & Structural Engineers, Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to give a wider understanding of our industry.
Paul Hargreaves, Academy Manager commented “We have an excellent enrollment of level 2 Academy members from multiple disciplines, who are keen to learn and eager to develop, we feel it’s our duty to give them the opportunity they deserve, all they have to do is take it. We are already seeing great progress and feel that future projects will be in safe hands”.
As the industry undergoes changes and incorporates new technologies, our junior staff contribute a fresh perspective that plays a crucial role in futureproofing our methods and operations. We’re growing the next generation of Wallace Whittle engineers and staff, and we know the future of the company is in safe hands.
In line with expected growth across the business and planned offices in new locations we are forecasting to bring in a further 30 new junior staff over the coming three years with plans already in place to employ 10 degree apprentices throughout 2024 across the UK in Aberdeen, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Warrington and London.
If you want to be part of this exciting growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Visit:
Apprenticeships at Wallace Whittle
Or get in touch to discuss your experience and let’s see how we can bring you on board, email [email protected]
Operational Energy Expertise
Enhancing Sustainability Through Operational Energy Expertise: A Wallace Whittle Approach
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability within the built environment, operational energy plays a pivotal role. At Wallace Whittle, we take pride in our ability to provide comprehensive assessments and calculations to predict energy consumption. Our expertise empowers clients to make informed decisions, minimise energy consumption, reduce energy costs, and contribute to a greener future.
Our Approach:
Understanding and predicting energy consumption is at the core of our approach. Our team employs sophisticated assessments and calculations to evaluate key energy end-uses, including heating, cooling, lighting, and other energy sources. By leveraging our multi-disciplinary backgrounds and sector-specific knowledge, we ensure a thorough analysis that sets the stage for a net-zero carbon design.
One of the distinguishing features of Wallace Whittle’s approach is our commitment to holistic design, we recognise that the success of any sustainable design hinges on two crucial components: the system/project design and the behaviour of the building occupants.
Our team collaborates closely with architects, MEP engineers, and our clients to integrate the system design seamlessly. Simultaneously, we engage in a conversation with clients to understand the details of building usage and occupant behaviour.
From Concept to Integration: Making Sustainability Tangible
Our approach enables us to showcase the impact of proposed designs from the beginning. We empower our clients to make environmentally conscious decisions through education, by providing them with a clear understanding of operating costs, utilities expenditure, and potential areas for improvement. We find that transparency fosters a collaborative environment where clients can actively participate in the journey towards sustainable and energy efficient buildings.
We actively engage with clients to gain insights into occupant behaviour, ensuring that our assessments are grounded in real-world scenarios. By basing our calculations on factors such as daily usage patterns, we create designs that align seamlessly with the needs and behaviours of the end users.
Reducing Costs, Reducing Carbon
With our operational energy expertise, we aim to help clients beyond reducing their energy costs but also to decrease their overall carbon footprint. Through meticulous assessments, we identify opportunities to enhance energy efficiency, minimise waste and optimise overall performance. This proactive approach positions our clients to not only meet but exceed their sustainability goals.
Operational energy considerations are more critical now than ever. At Wallace Whittle, we take pride in our ability to merge cutting-edge assessments, holistic design principles, and client collaboration to create buildings that not only meet but exceed sustainability benchmarks. By prioritising both system design and occupant behaviour, we pave the way for a greener, more efficient future—one sustainable design at a time.
We’d love to bring our expertise to your next project, get in touch with our Sustainability team today by emailing [email protected] or head to our LinkedIn to find out more about what we do.
