Building Technology Systems Associate / Associate Director (Building Services)

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Associate or Associate Director to join their expanding Buildings Technology Services team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the technical delivery of innovative smart building projects, collaborating with diverse specialists to create future-ready buildings. You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in the built environment while enjoying a flexible work-life balance. If you are passionate about smart building solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Employee resource groups

Gymflex scheme

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing medium to large smart building projects.
• Ability to lead and communicate technical details effectively.
• Knowledge of smart building technologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of smart building projects from concept to handover.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve smart building outcomes.
• Create future-ready buildings that enhance user experiences.

Skills

Project management

Technical delivery leadership

Smart building integration

System architecture

Technical management

Communication skills

AI enthusiasm

Building systems knowledge

Education

CIBSE accredited

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Tools

Business tools for project management

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.

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

A little more about your role…

• You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Services team, as an Associate or Associate Director, with accountability for the technical leadership, project management and delivery of projects from inception through to handover to the client.
• At WSP our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team are providing Smart, ICT (Information and Communications) and AV (Audio Visual) design. We're looking for an Associate or Associate Director to join the UK Building Technology Systems team with a strong background in technical smart building integration & system architecture.
• Contribute to our ongoing success and help us build towards delivery of a growing order book
• Take a key technical leadership role leading from concept stage through to detailed design, managing technology design & systems integration design activities on multi-disciplinary design projects in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants
• Collaborate across WSP with specialists in areas like Security, Lighting, ICT, VT, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive Smart Buildings solutions.
• Engagement with wider design teams across multi-disciplinary projects to advocate for and achieve desired smart building outcomes that are outside of our direct design responsibility.
• Create future-ready buildings delivering great user experiences innovating the building landscape

Your Team

• We work on a variety of projects, helping clients to navigate and embrace emerging technologies. We work closely with building owners, tenants, and developers from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on user experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Our UK Building Services Team is delivering projects ranging from High Rise Towers such as 22 Bishopsgate and 40 Leadenhall, to hyper scale Data Centres, to Stadia such as Fulham Football Club to transformative Healthcare projects such as the Monklands Hospital digital twin.
• As leaders in Building Technology consultancy, our aim is to set the standard for providing specialist ICT and Smart Consulting to clients across the built environment.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Project management and technical delivery leadership experience of medium to large smart building projects
• Experience and capability in the commercial and technical management of projects using appropriate business tools
• A proven ability to win work and can support our growing BTS offer in London and Birmingham
• Leadership potential, capable of communicating technical detail graphically and effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
• Experience providing guidance and developing staff to deliver across complex projects
• A detailed understanding of specialist building systems including MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting and security systems, the ICT infrastructure aspects of deploying modern smart buildings
• Industry leading knowledge of physical and digital technologies, the market position in the built environment, technology trends across sectors, global initiatives, key market players
• Design and specify implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for AI, with a keen interest in discovering its potential applications and innovations.
• Awareness of smart building technology trends including standardisation of Device and Point Naming such as the BDNS initiative run by the Open Data Institute.
• Familiarity of Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design for Performance initiatives such as the recently launched NABERS UK framework.
• In depth knowledge of smart building rating systems such as SmartScore, Smart Building certification; Awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREAAM, etc
• Experience providing guidance and developing staff to deliver across complex projects
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.