Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services) in London to lead UK Building Services projects, delivering detailed designs and client-ready specifications.

You will supervise teams, coordinate multi-disciplinary work and act as the client’s main contact for delivery and KPI achievement. You will drive feasibility studies, manage resources, and promote WSP’s capabilities in the region while embracing a flexible, hybrid work model and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering UK Building Services projects.
• Lead MEP design with project management responsibilities.
• Supervise detailed designs and production of specifications.
• Act as client contact for deliverables and KPIs.
• Lead feasibility studies for projects.
• Electrical design engineering across multiple project sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and performance specifications for disciplines.
• Direct and support junior staff and project teams.
• Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place before work starts.
• Maintain project overview and resource utilization.
• Brief project teams on appointments and governance.

Skills

Electrical design

MEP leadership

Client liaison

Project management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Cable calculations

Lighting calculations

Energy lighting

Small power

Data cabling

Access control

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership

RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

Tools

ElectricalOM

Amtech

Job description

Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services)

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

Your Team

• Building Services in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our E&S and Smart Team members
• 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 are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals
• You will be based in our London Chancery Lane office in the Centre of London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner

A little more about your role…

General

• As an Electrical Technical Director - have a proven track record in delivering UK Building Services projects 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.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
• 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.
• 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…

Electrical Design Engineering experience across multiple project sectors, including leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Electrical Design Skills

• Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
• Energy lighting
• Small power
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets

Qualifications

• BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 82441
• Posting Date 03/11/2026, 06:02 PM

About Us

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.
• 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.
• 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.