Building Technology Systems Principal

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

A little more about your role…

• You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Services team, as Principal or an Associate, 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 & 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 & 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 & 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, BREAAM, etc
• Experience providing guidance and developing staff to deliver across complex projects 
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents including reports, diagrams, drawings and specifications.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / 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.

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.   

With us, you can. Apply today.

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