Associate Director/Associate - Electrical Design

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP invites applications for an Associates Director/Associate - Electrical to lead Building Services operations in Manila. The role focuses on strategic leadership, project oversight, and client relationship development across multi-discipline teams.

The candidate should possess extensive experience in design, QA/OHS, and BIM, with the ability to manage complex, multi-project portfolios while delivering on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or Equivalent.
• 12-15+ years’ experience.
• Proven competence across a broad range of projects.
• Knowledgeable in Australian Standards or international codes of practice.
• Awareness of BIM coordination across disciplines.
• Experience applying safety in design practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of the office against strategic goals.
• Mentor staff and participate in performance appraisals.
• Assist in 3-year strategic planning and market development.
• Analyze financial and non-financial performance of the office.
• Contribute to design concept and detail for projects.
• Represent and develop business with local market.
• Engage with industry organizations to promote the company.
• Approve offers and contracts within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and policies.
• Participate in regional management meetings and strategic retreats.

Skills

Years of experience

Technical expertise

Australian Standards/International IPC

BIM software

Safety in design

Technical reporting

Project leadership

Client relationship

QA/OHS audits

Managing multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

BIM software

Job description

WSP, a world leading management and consultancy firm, connects you to a vast array of opportunities. We are a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. At WSP 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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Associates Director/Associate - Electrical, to face our Building Services Operations

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Contribute to the development of the office against defined strategic goals
• Contribute to performance appraisal and mentoring of assigned staff
• Assist in the development of 3 year strategic plans for the office; including market and people development
• Assist in analysing the financial and non-financial performance of the office
• High level, innovative and strategic contribution to concept and detail design of projects
• Represent and develop the business with the local market
• Be active in representing the company through target industry organizations
• Participate in the performance appraisal of direct reports
• Approve offers and execute contracts to the limit delegated by the Office Manager or his delegate
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies for those areas of the business which you are responsible
• Participate in office and/or region management/executive meetings and annual office and/or region strategic retreats as requested.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable):

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or Equivalent.
• Typically, 12-15+ years’ experience.
• Proven competence in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.
• Knowledgeable in Australian Standards or proven experience with use of international codes of practice
• Basic use of BIM software and how to use and review models.
• Awareness of BIM inter-disciplinary coordination.
• High level skills in applying safety in design practices and processes.
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports and review large project reports.
• Ability to project lead large sized multidiscipline projects.
• Competent in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
• Active participation is manhours estimate for design of MEP scope of projects
• Delivered best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time.
• Applies legislation, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
• Competent in identifying and managing risk on substantial projects.
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining client relationships. Ability to communicate complex technical issues to clients.
• Extensive experience in applying and mentoring others in QA and OH&S systems. Regular auditing of other more junior staff.
• Proven ability in building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organisation.
• Experience in supervising graduates and professionals and managing teams.
• Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Action Plans.
• Balance innovation, quality and technical excellence with delivery to timelines and budget. Is flexible to meet project outcomes
• Open to receiving and providing constructive feedback.
• Lives company and project's vision and guiding principle
• Manages self and others under pressure

What you'll love about us:

At WSP, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance.