Public Health Design Team Leader (Associate/Associate Director) - MEP (Rail)
WSP in the UK & Ireland
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Job summary
WSP is seeking a senior Public Health Design Team Leader for Rail Stations across the UK. You will lead the PH and Fire Protection Systems team, guide design reviews, and ensure compliance with industry standards on a range of rail and transportation projects.
You will manage ~15 engineers in the UK and overseas, provide technical leadership, undertake site visits, and coordinate with clients to deliver high-quality design outputs within programme constraints.
Qualifications
- Technical leadership and team management experience.
- Proven record of timely and quality design delivery for PH and Fire systems on major projects; rail stations/metro preferred.
- Strong knowledge of building regulations and British Standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead PH and Fire Protection Systems design for Rail Stations projects.
- Review design outputs and ensure quality and adherence to program timelines.
- Provide site design support and conduct construction-stage visits.
- Interface with clients and project leads; implement feedback and standards compliance.
Job description
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
- Working as an Associate or Associate Director Public Health Design Team Leader within a Rail Stations mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and on a wide range of Rail and Transportation projects.
- Managing and leading the PH and Fire Protection Systems team of approximately 15+ engineers in the UK and overseas.
- Undertake PH / Fire systems design review and provide site design support where necessary.
- Taking responsibility for the review and production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.
- Undertake site visits for construction stage projects.
- Review design outputs, improve quality of the design deliverables, work with various project leads and ensure programme are upheld.
- Attend various client meetings, undertake feedback and act upon feedback.
- To take the responsibility that the PH deign is fully compliant to the relevant industry standards, Client Standards and various other project requirements.
- Working as an Associate or Associate Director Public Health Design Team Leader within a Rail Stations mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and on a wide range of Rail and Transportation projects.
- Managing and leading the PH and Fire Protection Systems team of approximately 15+ engineers in the UK and overseas.
- Undertake PH / Fire systems design review and provide site design support where necessary.
- Taking responsibility for the review and production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.
- Undertake site visits for construction stage projects.
- Review design outputs, improve quality of the design deliverables, work with various project leads and ensure programme are upheld.
- Attend various client meetings, undertake feedback and act upon feedback.
- To take the responsibility that the PH deign is fully compliant to the relevant industry standards, Client Standards and various other project requirements.
- You will work closely with likeminded individuals and professionals on exciting and challenging projects nationally and internationally.
- Rail Stations MEP team consists of more than a 60+ mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers in the UK.
- We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise 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 care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.
- Technical leadership and team management experience.
- Proven record of timely and quality design delivery for PH and Fire systems on major projects; preferably Rail stations / metro projects.
- A good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
- A detailed understanding of the building regulations and British Standards and other best practices applicable to the discipline.
- An understanding of working with Bentley Microstation, RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
- Building Water Services Design which includes domestic hot and cold water, greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting.
- Building Sanitary Drainage Design.
- Building Surface Water Drainage Design.
- Building Fire Suppression Systems Design.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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