Associate Technical Director – Design Management

WSP; Lucknow; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks an Associate Technical Director – Design Management to lead the technical delivery of building services across MEP and multidisciplinary projects. You will mentor teams, set technical strategies, and ensure solutions meet client briefs with robust design governance.

You will collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients, driving sustainable building practices while maintaining budgets, timelines, and quality across GCC India operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building services with a mechanical or electrical bias; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Preferably Chartered with a reputable professional body (CIBSE, IET, etc.)
• Minimum of 18 years of experience in MEP design with a multi-disciplinary background
• Proven leadership experience with ability to inspire and motivate a large team
• In-depth knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical strategies for building services.
• Lead and deliver MEP or multidisciplinary projects from GCC India.
• Drive adoption of sustainable practices in building systems.
• Mentor and lead technical teams towards higher performance.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review and endorse MEP design documents to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building services (mechanical/electrical bias)

Master’s degree (plus)

Chartered with CIBSE/IET

Job description

Associate Technical Director – Design Management

Responsibilities

As an Associate Technical Director in GCC India, you are expected to be experienced and involved in the following:

• Define and implement technical strategies for building services aligned with organizational goals.
• Act as a WSP ambassador, representing WSP to clients and their representatives.
• Hands-on experience in the operational delivery of small to medium size projects as an MEP leader or multidisciplinary leader for all engineering and architectural services including management of subconsultants.
• Lead and successfully deliver MEP or multidisciplinary projects from GCC India.
• Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc).
• Mentor and lead technical teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver integrated solutions.
• Have excellent communication skills. Have strong presentation skills and the ability to create meaningful connections with clients, stakeholders and peers at WSP.
• Building Services technical leader that is well rounded in all MEP services and understand each discipline's main constraints, risks and opportunities
• Have excellent technical knowledge in mechanical or electrical building services and delivered several projects successfully to the client’s satisfaction. Have a deep understanding of standards, regulations, safety standards, environmental guidelines and authority requirements.
• Skilled in delivering different project market sectors (Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, etc.) and have a strong understanding of associated standard, authority requirements and sustainability requirements
• Develop the technical capability of the team. Identify weaknesses and support them to improve their performance and outcome proactively and constructively
• Check project team's work thoroughly and ensure it complies to standards, authority requirements and client intent. Work closely with team to ensure the work is coordinated and correct
• High financial acumen with experience in budget management, change management and accountability for project financial performance, having a track record of delivering project within agreed design fee.
• Manage end-to-end technical delivery of projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Supporting Team Leaders on technical reviews.
• Responsible forproject technical control and ensure that all designs are technically sound and meet the client brief.
• Experienced in resource management and leading a large project team. Able to assess team capability, distribute tasks and control the flow of work.
• Excellent risk management skills, able to raise, control and mitigate risk effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ensure project management procedure is followed as per company practice including QA.
• Reporting to the direct report on project technical performance. Keep the project team informed of key deliverables, deadlines, program, progress, issues, and changes.
• Review and endorse MEP design documents to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Establishing and monitoring project key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project to comply with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building services with a mechanical or electrical bias; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Preferably Chartered with a reputable professional body (CIBSE, IET, etc.)
• Minimum of 18 years of experience in MEP design, with a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering background.
• A high sense of ownership and accountability
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large team.
• Proven project team and Project management skills.
• Out of box thinking and problem solving.
• In-depth knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in MEP design and possess the leadership skills required to contribute to the success of our consultancy, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our projects and advancing the excellence of our engineering solutions.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately4,000 talented peopleacross 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than73,000 globally, in 550offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones:Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

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.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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