Associate - Electrical

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is seeking a high‑level engineering leader to oversee the design, development and production of electrical systems for buildings, including ventilation, air conditioning and fire protection. The role covers projects from conception to completion with a strong focus on meeting regional and national regulations and client needs.

You will lead the office’s strategic goals, mentor staff, manage multi‑project scopes, and drive proposals while embedding safety in design and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional chartership/registration within jurisdiction.
• Typically 10-12 years’ experience.
• Experience with local and international standards, including Australian Code.
• Mentors others and has strong design and project leadership capabilities.
• Proficient in pricing, contract management and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the office against defined strategic goals.
• Mentor staff and lead performance appraisals.
• Develop 3-year strategic plans for the office, including market and people.
• Analyse financial and non-financial performance of the office.
• Oversee design and coordination of electrical systems for buildings.
• Lead proposals and pursuits; manage contracts and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with lead countries and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or Equivalent

Master’s or PhD

Professional chartership/registration

Tools

BIM software

MS365

AI tools

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? 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.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? 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. Leading the design, development, and production of electrical systems. Oversee the design and drawing of electrical systems within buildings, such as ventilation, air conditioning and fire protection. Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with regional and national regulations

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist in analysing the financial and non-financial performance of the office
• Be cognisant of PI and Insurance claims arising
• High level, innovative and strategic contribution to concept and detail design of projects
• Represent and develop the business with the lead countries
• 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
• Approve expenditure and creditor payments to the limit delegated by the Office Manager or
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies for those areas of the business which
• Participate in office and/or region management/executive meetings and annual office and requested.
• Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable)

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or Equivalent
• May also have Master’s or PhD
• Professional Chartership/registration within jurisdiction
• Typically, 10-12 years’ experience.
• Extensive experience in applying local and international standards, particularly Australian Code
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing complex technical information in a variety of formats. May approve and sign off on work. Mentors others towards an information security mindset regarding the production, storage and retrieval of information.
• Demonstrates excellence and innovation in providing high quality level technical performance. Implements outcomes from Lessons Learnt and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Competent in monitoring and managing the scope (including variations) of multiple projects of varying complexity and size. Able to guide the work of others successfully.
• Plays a lead role in pricing. Coaches junior staff on best practices for consulting business operations. Tracks financial performance, and reports variances. Manages project in accordance with contract terms. Understand the differences between contract models and the impact on project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to understand how to get the best value from the design. Is able to engage with stakeholders to validate functional needs and priorities and presenting findings.
• Competent in the application and knowledge of modelling software and/or analytical techniques used in complex projects today. Explores future possibilities.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of Digital Technologies including MS365 and AI tools to deliver projects in accordance with WSP Policy. Shares innovative use of new technologies to improve project efficiencies.
• Keeps others up to date with relevant Digital Tools and Software. Highly developed skills in analysis and interpretation of output as applies to complex projects.
• Demonstrated competence in Digital Engineering and BIM based inter-disciplinary coordination, constructability and/or project controls.
• Experienced in performing site visits and mentoring staff on HSE issues. Experienced in conducting and contributing to reviews of HSE processes and driving change.
• Strong skills in applying successfully safety in design practices and processes in large projects as appropriate to discipline.
• Extensive experience in client relationships and responding to client feedback. Ability to understand client needs, communicate technical issues and guides clients through regulatory processes
• Leads winning proposals and pursuits. Experienced in winning job from a job, with demonstrated examples.
• Is focused in embedding a Future Ready & Sustainable mindset into the projects and creating case studies
• Complies with applicable legislation, standards, guidelines and project specifications. Mentors others in correct protocol.
• Managed change in a team.
• Developed external and internal networks with key colleagues and clients.

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