WSP Global Inc.
Technical Director Electrical Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services) Job 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. WSP have an opportunity for an experiencedElectrical Technical Director, in our London office, focusing on theData Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Hyperscale, Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA. The role of a Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector is a pivotal and highly rewarding position that combines leadership, innovation, and technical expertise. As a Technical Director, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of data centre technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimising energy consumption, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring seamless integration of emerging technologies. Additionally, the role offers the chance to build a robust professional network, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, the role of Electrical Technical Director in the DC sector is the perfect platform to showcase your talents and drive transformative change. Be an integral part of the team's day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation. Develop our client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA. Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level, support with MEP budget planning and continuously look for ways to improve performance. Work with the director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives in the team and across the wider business. Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe. Drive profitable and sustainable work-winning and maintain up-to-date forecasting for the team and input to the wider MEP service delivery. Oversee team performance including work pipeline, finance, and operational management. Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure WSP's position as the engineer of choice in the industry. Being the client's key point of contact. Be a part of the team's day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership and Develop team spirit and co-operation. Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team. Develop client relationship to promote new commissions. Your Team You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Our Building Services team in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our ICT, Controls, E&S and Smart Team members. We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering. We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity. We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy. You will be based in our Chancery Lane office in London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector must exhibit a unique blend of technical prowess, leadership, and strategic insight. Key attributes include: Either has Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or open to working towards this. Electrical Engineering Expertise: A profound understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, power generation and critical backup systems and power and energy management systems, is crucial. This expertise ensures the efficient and reliable operation of data centre infrastructure. Innovative Problem-Solving: The ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex electrical challenges is essential. Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide and inspire a team of electrical engineers and technicians. An Electrical Technical Director should foster a collaborative environment, mentor team members, and effectively manage resources. Strategic Vision: The role requires a forward-thinking approach to anticipate industry trends and challenges. Strategic planning and the ability to align electrical engineering initiatives with business goals are vital for long-term success. Project Management: Proficiency in project management is essential to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of electrical engineering projects. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present ideas to senior management. Adaptability: The DC sector is rapidly evolving, and an Electrical Technical Director must be adaptable to new technologies, industry standards, and changing business needs. Customer Focus: Understanding and addressing the needs of clients and end-users is critical. An Electrical Technical Director should prioritise customer satisfaction and ensure that electrical systems meet or exceed expectations. These attributes collectively enable an Electrical Technical Director to drive the success and innovation of data centre operations, ensuring they remain efficient, secure, and scalable. 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. Job Info Job Identification 70786 Locations 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB Posting Date 07/11/2025, 08:40 AM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 balance At 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 & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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 time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities . click apply for full job details
Technical Director Electrical Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services) Job 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. WSP have an opportunity for an experiencedElectrical Technical Director, in our London office, focusing on theData Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Hyperscale, Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA. The role of a Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector is a pivotal and highly rewarding position that combines leadership, innovation, and technical expertise. As a Technical Director, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that ensure the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data centre operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of data centre technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimising energy consumption, enhancing security protocols, and ensuring seamless integration of emerging technologies. Additionally, the role offers the chance to build a robust professional network, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, the role of Electrical Technical Director in the DC sector is the perfect platform to showcase your talents and drive transformative change. Be an integral part of the team's day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership. Develop team spirit and co-operation. Develop our client relationships and brand within the UK and EMEA. Consistently meet monthly and annual budgets at a team level, support with MEP budget planning and continuously look for ways to improve performance. Work with the director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives in the team and across the wider business. Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe. Drive profitable and sustainable work-winning and maintain up-to-date forecasting for the team and input to the wider MEP service delivery. Oversee team performance including work pipeline, finance, and operational management. Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and secure WSP's position as the engineer of choice in the industry. Being the client's key point of contact. Be a part of the team's day-to-day management, vision, values and leadership and Develop team spirit and co-operation. Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team. Develop client relationship to promote new commissions. Your Team You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects. Our Building Services team in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our ICT, Controls, E&S and Smart Team members. We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering. We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity. We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy. You will be based in our Chancery Lane office in London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate A Electrical Technical Director in the Data Centres (DC) sector must exhibit a unique blend of technical prowess, leadership, and strategic insight. Key attributes include: Either has Chartership through CIBSE/IET Engineering Council or open to working towards this. Electrical Engineering Expertise: A profound understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, power generation and critical backup systems and power and energy management systems, is crucial. This expertise ensures the efficient and reliable operation of data centre infrastructure. Innovative Problem-Solving: The ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex electrical challenges is essential. Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide and inspire a team of electrical engineers and technicians. An Electrical Technical Director should foster a collaborative environment, mentor team members, and effectively manage resources. Strategic Vision: The role requires a forward-thinking approach to anticipate industry trends and challenges. Strategic planning and the ability to align electrical engineering initiatives with business goals are vital for long-term success. Project Management: Proficiency in project management is essential to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of electrical engineering projects. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present ideas to senior management. Adaptability: The DC sector is rapidly evolving, and an Electrical Technical Director must be adaptable to new technologies, industry standards, and changing business needs. Customer Focus: Understanding and addressing the needs of clients and end-users is critical. An Electrical Technical Director should prioritise customer satisfaction and ensure that electrical systems meet or exceed expectations. These attributes collectively enable an Electrical Technical Director to drive the success and innovation of data centre operations, ensuring they remain efficient, secure, and scalable. 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. Job Info Job Identification 70786 Locations 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB Posting Date 07/11/2025, 08:40 AM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 balance At 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 & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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 time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities . click apply for full job details
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JOB TITLE: Strategic Account Director REPORTING TO: Divisional Director LOCATION: London CONTRACT: Permanent SALARY: Competitive ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE Operational lead within the organization for a Key Strategic client. Fostering a "can do" culture through strong external customer relationships whilst proactively driving additional revenue sources. Nurture a working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, wellbeing and diversity through strong leadership, role modelling of ABM values and excellent problem-solving skills. You will be expected to prepare financial information relating to all works undertaken to evidence profitability and operational costs and deliver operational & fiscal aspects of the contract. To foster a collaborative culture and build a strong operational platform for future growth of the account. A focus of the role is to strategically oversee all resources within the contract functions to drive efficiencies, profitability, and end to end processes, including the delivery and actual invoicing of the account. To become a trusted partner of the client by understanding their principal objectives and strategies and seeking ways to collaborate in achieving agreed goals. Providing advice and innovations on sustainable practices. You will ensure that all services are delivered efficiently, meet quality standards, and align with our client's operational goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will be instrumental to the successful delivery of operations of a large portfolio of sites. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at key sites, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Exceptional customer relationship skills. Track, identify and develop new opportunities, generating sales as per your individual target. Excellent planning, change and time management capabilities. Ensure all opportunities are responded to in a timely manner and to a high standard. Work closely with the Business Development team to share relationships/cross selling. Effective, ongoing, and structured management of the Site Managers, including goal setting & objective planning. Ongoing Health and Safety reviews across contract portfolio. Leadership ability and mentoring of key technical staff. Regular reviews with Managers to always ensure full compliance. Strong communicator across all aspects of the business. Full P&L responsibility for your contracts. Analytical reporting of portfolio performance. Monthly/weekly/quarterly/annual reporting performance of portfolio fiscal performance. Suggest alternative solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and/or with greater reusability, and/or longer life. Champion best practice across all activities of the contract and act as the driver for change in pursuit of continuous improvement. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven successful working relationships with high end service providers. Self-motivated, decision-making skills. Strong leadership qualities across all levels of the business. Commercial awareness & business acumen. Strong communicator and negotiation skills. Proficient in IT Skills - MS Office, Excel & Power Point. Good knowledge of the market and current trends. Planning and organisation skills. Strong oral & written communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management, technical solutions, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. DESIRABLE Recognised Project Management qualification. Knowledge of sustainability matters. We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including: 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home. Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling. Get Fit Programme. Financial and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers. Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work. Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis. For more information about ABM's benefits, visit our careers page. ABOUT US ABM is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries - from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we're proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit . ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
JOB TITLE: Strategic Account Director REPORTING TO: Divisional Director LOCATION: London CONTRACT: Permanent SALARY: Competitive ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE Operational lead within the organization for a Key Strategic client. Fostering a "can do" culture through strong external customer relationships whilst proactively driving additional revenue sources. Nurture a working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, wellbeing and diversity through strong leadership, role modelling of ABM values and excellent problem-solving skills. You will be expected to prepare financial information relating to all works undertaken to evidence profitability and operational costs and deliver operational & fiscal aspects of the contract. To foster a collaborative culture and build a strong operational platform for future growth of the account. A focus of the role is to strategically oversee all resources within the contract functions to drive efficiencies, profitability, and end to end processes, including the delivery and actual invoicing of the account. To become a trusted partner of the client by understanding their principal objectives and strategies and seeking ways to collaborate in achieving agreed goals. Providing advice and innovations on sustainable practices. You will ensure that all services are delivered efficiently, meet quality standards, and align with our client's operational goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will be instrumental to the successful delivery of operations of a large portfolio of sites. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at key sites, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Exceptional customer relationship skills. Track, identify and develop new opportunities, generating sales as per your individual target. Excellent planning, change and time management capabilities. Ensure all opportunities are responded to in a timely manner and to a high standard. Work closely with the Business Development team to share relationships/cross selling. Effective, ongoing, and structured management of the Site Managers, including goal setting & objective planning. Ongoing Health and Safety reviews across contract portfolio. Leadership ability and mentoring of key technical staff. Regular reviews with Managers to always ensure full compliance. Strong communicator across all aspects of the business. Full P&L responsibility for your contracts. Analytical reporting of portfolio performance. Monthly/weekly/quarterly/annual reporting performance of portfolio fiscal performance. Suggest alternative solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and/or with greater reusability, and/or longer life. Champion best practice across all activities of the contract and act as the driver for change in pursuit of continuous improvement. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven successful working relationships with high end service providers. Self-motivated, decision-making skills. Strong leadership qualities across all levels of the business. Commercial awareness & business acumen. Strong communicator and negotiation skills. Proficient in IT Skills - MS Office, Excel & Power Point. Good knowledge of the market and current trends. Planning and organisation skills. Strong oral & written communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management, technical solutions, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. DESIRABLE Recognised Project Management qualification. Knowledge of sustainability matters. We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including: 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home. Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling. Get Fit Programme. Financial and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers. Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work. Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis. For more information about ABM's benefits, visit our careers page. ABOUT US ABM is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries - from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we're proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit . ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.