Principal / Associate Smart Building Technical Engineer – Building Technology Systems

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A Little More About Your Role…

• You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Services team, as a Smart Building technical specialist, with accountability for the Smart Building design, project management and delivery of projects from inception through to handover to the client.
• 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.
• You will liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand, develop, and interpret their requirements from concept stage through to detailed design.
• Collaborate across WSP with specialists in areas like Security, Lighting, ICT, VT, BMS, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive Smart Buildings solutions.
• Create future‑ready buildings to deliver 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 Building consulting to clients across the built environment.

What We Will Be Looking For…

• A passion for the future of technology in the built environment, and deep curiosity for exploring its potential applications and innovations.
• Experience in Smart Hospital Technology design and project delivery of medium to large building projects, including healthcare experience.
• Familiar with NHP Smart Building guidelines and Gap analysis process.
• Assist in the development of digital strategies for intelligent healthcare capabilities centred around Smart buildings.
• Engage with clients, working groups, designers and vendors to develop smart building solutions that meet client and governance criteria.
• Develop, review and specify solutions architectures that integrate building systems with enterprise IT infrastructure, interoperability and data exchange.
• Develop systems integration strategies that bridge traditional building automation with modern IoT, cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
• Capability to produce detailed design and performance specification, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for smart building implementations.
• Excellent inter‑personnel skills: work well within a multidisciplinary team; demonstrate good leadership potential and effective communication with stakeholders and clients.
• Detailed understanding of specialist building systems including MEP, BMS, fire safety, lighting and security systems, the ICT infrastructure aspects of deploying modern smart buildings.
• In‑depth knowledge of smart building rating systems such as SmartScore, Smart Building certification; awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREAM, etc.
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited or equivalent experience leading to chartership.

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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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Professional Services

Here 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.