WSP in the UK & Ireland
Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services)
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Job Description
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.
To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP
Your Team
Our team is comprised of 60 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health specialisms. Our team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke, and Guildford sites, giving the flexibility to work in either location on any given day. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal and client needs.
As part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects including Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Royal Berkshire Hospital, and several public and private sector client sites.
You will be reporting to our Director for Electrical engineering. You will be able to utilize graduate, assistant, senior, and principal engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.
A Little More About Your Role
General
- Meeting the requirements of a Technical Director - Electrical grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
- 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.
- Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
- Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study.
- Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specification.
- Act as the client’s key point of contact and responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPIs.
- 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.
Business Development
- Understand the need to provide excellent client care and the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
- Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.
- Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region.
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Management
- 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.
- Development and line management of junior staff.
- Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts.
- Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilized across your associated projects.
- Hold regular team meetings to discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training & development & all other relevant issues, including UK & Board briefs in support of your Discipline’s Team Leader.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
- Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
- Have experience working on MEP Building services projects with an aviation background.
Electrical Design Skills
- Low voltage distribution systems
- Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech / by hand
- Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
- Energy lighting
- Small power
- Fire Detection & Alarm
- Intruder detection
- Access control & security systems
- Disabled call systems
- Data cabling and outlets
- Lightning protection
Qualifications
- BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
- CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership
- RevitMEP training applied to the discipline
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.
About Us
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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