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Responsibilities

You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Services team, as an Associate or Associate Director, with accountability for the technical leadership, project management and delivery of projects from inception through to handover to the client.

At WSP our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team are providing Smart, ICT (Information and Communications) and AV (Audio Visual) design. We''re looking for an Associate or Associate Director to join the UK Building Technology Systems team with a background in technical smart building integration and system architecture.

Contribute to our ongoing success and help us build towards delivery of a growing order book

Take a key technical leadership role leading from concept stage through to detailed design, managing technology design and systems integration design activities on multi-disciplinary design projects in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants

Collaborate across WSP with specialists in areas like Security, Lighting, ICT, VT, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive Smart Buildings solutions.

Engagement with wider design teams across multi-disciplinary projects to advocate for and achieve desired smart building outcomes that are outside of our direct design responsibility.

Create future-ready buildings delivering great user experiences innovating the building landscape

Your Team

We work on a variety of projects, helping clients to navigate and embrace emerging technologies. We work closely with building owners, tenants, and developers from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on user experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Our UK Building Services Team is delivering projects ranging from High Rise Towers such as 22 Bishopsgate and 40 Leadenhall, to hyper scale Data Centres, to Stadia such as Fulham Football Club to transformative Healthcare projects such as the Monklands Hospital digital twin.

As leaders in Building Technology consultancy, our aim is to set the standard for providing specialist ICT and Smart Consulting to clients across the built environment.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

Project management and technical delivery leadership experience of medium to large smart building projects

Experience and capability in the commercial and technical management of projects using appropriate business tools

A proven ability to win work and can support our growing BTS offer in London and Birmingham

Leadership potential, capable of communicating technical detail graphically and effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders and clients.

Experience providing guidance and developing staff to deliver across complex projects

A detailed understanding of specialist building systems including MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting and security systems, the ICT infrastructure aspects of deploying modern smart buildings

Industry leading knowledge of physical and digital technologies, the market position in the built environment, technology trends across sectors, global initiatives, key market players

Design and specify implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation

Demonstrate enthusiasm for AI, with a keen interest in discovering its potential applications and innovations.

Awareness of smart building technology trends including standardisation of Device and Point Naming such as the BDNS initiative run by the Open Data Institute.

Familiarity of Post Occupancy Evaluation and Design for Performance initiatives such as the recently launched NABERS UK framework.

In depth knowledge of smart building rating systems such as SmartScore, Smart Building certification; Awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREEAM, etc

Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.

CIBSE/Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy: collaborate in offices across the UK and work from home two days a week.

Inclusivity and Belonging: supportive culture with employee resource groups and opportunities to bring your whole self to work.

Health and Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour per day for personal activities, plus part-time/flexible arrangements and options to adjust leave.

Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

#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.

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