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Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services)

WSP Guildford, Surrey Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

As a Technical Director - Electrical (Building Services) at WSP, you will play a crucial role in leading electrical engineering projects and teams across various locations, including Guildford, Feltham, and other sites in the UK.

You will be part of a team of 60 engineers working across Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health specialisms. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing design and technical advice as a WSP project manager on a wide range of projects
  • Supervising the completion of detailed designs and overseeing the work of others
  • Leading feasibility studies and producing detailed performance specifications
  • Acting as the client's key point of contact and ensuring project delivery meets client expectations and internal KPIs
  • Contributing to business development by promoting WSP's capabilities and expertise in the region
  • Managing and developing junior staff

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A BEng/BSc/MEng in an applicable engineering discipline
  • CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council Chartership
  • Experience working on MEP Building services projects, particularly with an aviation background
  • Strong electrical design skills, including low voltage distribution systems, cable calculations, lighting calculations, and fire detection systems
  • Ability to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

In return, WSP offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Skills

Required

  • Electrical design
  • Low voltage distribution systems
  • Cable calculations
  • Lighting calculations
  • Fire detection systems
  • Intruder detection
  • Access control & security systems
  • Disabled call systems
  • Data cabling and outlets
  • Lightning protection
  • RevitMEP

Nice to have

  • Experience working on MEP Building services projects with an aviation background
  • UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/95626

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