Associate Director / Technical Director Electrical Healthcare Engineer (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy: up to two days from home

WSP “My Hour” for personal activities

Part-time and flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

Inclusivity and belonging culture

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Director or Technical Director specializing in Electrical engineering to manage healthcare design projects. This role involves leading design teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring project specifications are met. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and charterships, along with experience in electrical design. The position offers a hybrid working policy and various benefits, promoting a culture of inclusivity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering healthcare design projects.
• Proven track record in a leadership position.
• Ability to interpret client's needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical advice and project management.
• Supervise design completion and team performance.
• Direct the business development initiatives.

Skills

Low voltage distribution systems

Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech

Lighting calculations

Energy lighting

Small power

Fire detection & alarms

Intruder detection

Access control & security systems

Disabled call systems

Data cabling and outlets

Lightning protection

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership

RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

Job description

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.

A Little More About Your Role

General Responsibilities

• Associate Director or Technical Director - Electrical grade with a proven track record in delivering healthcare design projects in line with client expectations.
• Provide design and technical advice in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team, acting as a WSP project manager on a wide range of projects.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others.
• Lead the overall feasibility study and consider the feasibility of the project.
• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specifications.
• Act as the client’s key point of contact and be responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPIs.
• Interpret the client’s needs and ensure project delivery meets those needs.

Business Development

• Provide excellent client care and seek opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Assist with developing client relationships 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 specifications, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Develop and line‑manage junior staff.
• Brief the project team regularly, ensuring contracts or letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts.
• Maintain an overview of the project and understand the team workload and resource requirements, working with team leaders to fully utilize resources.
• Hold regular team meetings to discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training, and development, and other relevant issues.

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 & alarms
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets
• Lightning protection

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in an 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy: up to two days a week from home.
• WSP “My Hour” – one hour each day for personal activities with flexible make‑up.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement.
• Health & wellbeing support: Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), comprehensive menopause support package.
• Inclusivity and belonging culture with employee resource groups supporting diversity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.