Associate Director at WSP

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Electrical Building Services Design, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring, Business Development, Design Management, Australian Building Codes, Multi-disciplinary Coordination, Strategic Planning

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Ready to lead high-profile Tier 1 projects and drive impactful outcomes while guiding a skilled team? If you are an experienced Electrical Building Services professional with a strategic mindset and leadership abilities, we want to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of the built environment, working with like-minded thought leaders and world-class organisations to tackle climate change and deliver future-ready outcomes. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about creating sustainable, accessible, and resilient communities. As part of our Buildings & Property sector, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from commercial and healthcare to education and critical infrastructure. One such example is our recent appointment to deliver multidisciplinary engineering services for the design phase of Perth Airport’s new international and domestic terminals, a $5 billion investment in next-generation aviation infrastructure. Your New Role We’re looking for an Associate to Associate Director to join our Electrical Building Services team. You’ll work closely with our Building Services Director, leading technical delivery, managing projects and people, and helping shape the strategic direction of the business. You will be part of a wider network of professional engineers working on both local and national projects. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: Leading the technical design on electrical services, including design management, for medium to large multi-disciplinary projects. Deliver best practice and outcomes for clients, saving on costs and time. Acting as a Project Lead and managing a small team of Engineers and Drafters. Communicating effectively with all external and internal stakeholders and project teams. Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers. Building solid client relationships and recognising business development opportunities (desirable). Representing and promoting the business within local and regional markets. Contributing to the development of the business unit against strategic goals. About You Hold a recognised Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Demonstrate expertise in designing electrical systems for building services. Ability to coordinate and understand relevant building services disciplines, including Hydraulic, Fire Protection, and Environmentally Sustainable Design. Proven project experience in the building services sector across Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Defence, Healthcare, Educational, and/or Mission Critical facilities. Possess a working knowledge of Australian building codes and standards; local WA experience an advantage. Ensure registration (or eligibility for registration) in the professional engineer register of the relevant state for the building/construction industry. Demonstrate a history of effectively managing competing priorities, prioritising work, and meeting tight deadlines. Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Capable project and people leader who can train and mentor junior engineers, coupled with effective communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and delivery of electrical services for large-scale multi-disciplinary building projects. Manage a team of engineers and drafters while contributing to the strategic growth and business development of the unit.