Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services)
WSP
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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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
[https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/property-and-buildings]
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 or 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 utilise 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.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity in a MEP team providing design and
technical advice as a WSP project manager 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
• 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.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others
in this function.
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead
the overall feasibility study for the project.
Business Development
• Understand the need to 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
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 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.
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 83,000 employees,
working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and
around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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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.
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.