Associate Director / Technical Director Electrical Healthcare Engineer (Building Services)
WSP
08/07/2026
Full time
Information Technology
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Job Description
Role Overview
Associate Director or Technical Director - Electrical grade with a proven track record in delivering healthcare design projects for your discipline and 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.
Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study.
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.
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.
Electrical Design Skills
Low voltage distribution systems
Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
Energy lighting
Small power
Fire Detection & Alarm
Intruder detection
Access control & security systems
Disabled call systems
Data cabling and outlets
Lightning protection
Qualifications
BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline