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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)

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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• 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

YOUR TEAM

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.

• The Building Services team in the Northern Region consists of more than 50 Mechanical, Electrical, and public health engineers across the Manchester, Leeds, Teeside, Glasgow & Edinburgh offices.

• Will be supported by local, regional and international experts along with an extensive technical library and specifications.

• You will be based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner

QUALIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL 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

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership

• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.