Associate Director Electrical Engineer (Building Services)
As an associate director electrical engineer you will be taking a leading role in a number of our most prestigious projects.
General
- 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 KPI’s.
Business Development
- Provide excellent client care & 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.
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 utilised 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.
- The London team is a close group of engineers working together in an effective and cooperative team atmosphere with a flexible hybrid working model to working practices. Our team find this a hugely beneficial feature of managing a healthy work life balance.
- The London team are directly involved in mission critical building and infrastructure projects at Europe’s busiest airport.
- We will be looking to you to not only be a client facing representative of WSP, but also to lead an engineering delivery team in providing innovative and sustainable solutions.
- As part of the wider WSP team we will be looking to you to incorporate our philosophies of sustainability, net zero carbon, digital design, modern methods of construction and smart systems into your design work.
Your Team
You will work closely with like-minded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
Building Services in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and PH engineers.
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our industry because this is what makes us great.
We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, treat everyone with respect and embrace diversity.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also take a leading role in managing engineers towards the delivery of our key projects.
- Be able to apply technical judgment and resourcefulness to feasibility studies, concept, scheme and detailed design, as well as construction support phases of projects.
- Able to represent WSP to our clients, whilst also understanding and delivering client needs in engineering solutions.
- Have a working knowledge of UK electrical building services design, including relevant standards, codes and regulations.
- Be able to manage the technical, cost and programme elements of project delivery.
- BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement.
Electrical Design Skills
- Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
- Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
- Energy lighting
- Small power
- Access control & security systems
- Disabled call systems
- Data cabling and outlets
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.
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.
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.
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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