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Your RoleA little more about your role…

The Building Services Technical Director forms part of the senior leadership for the Birmingham Team, responsible for leadership, strategic direction, and technical excellence. This role will oversee the delivery of complex MEP projects, ensure compliance with industry standards, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive technical innovation across all projects. The Technical Director plays a key role in business development, client engagement, and maintaining the company\''s reputation for quality and excellence in the built environment.

Key Technical RequirementsGeneral

Meeting the requirements of a Technical Director - have a proven track record in delivering 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

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.

Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.

Business Development

Knowledge and experience of the local market within the construction industry

Understand the need to provide excellent client care and 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 and understanding of the team workload and 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, HandS, quality, training and development and all other relevant issues, including UK and Board briefs in support of your Discipline\''s Team Leader

Your Team

You will be based in our award winning Birmingham office at The Mailbox, offering easy commuting options and amenities just around the corner.

Our growing Birmingham team consists of 50 plus MEP engineers. You will be working closely with these likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging Building Services MEP projects across healthcare, commercial offices, residential, industry, defence and sports and leisure.

The team will be supported by local, regional and international experts.

WSP care about your career development and offer mentorship and training aligned with your aspirations.

Qualifications

BEng/Bsc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council 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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About UsWe are one of the world\''s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What\''s in it for you?Work-life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It\''s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health and WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That\''s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSPHere 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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