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Director, Building Services Manager
This role will see you become a leader, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's Building Services team. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.
Our Property and Buildings team is a world-leading management and technical consultancy operating across all sectors. We are passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities.
What you'll do
- People management - Lead a dynamic team of engineering and drafting professionals at our Canberra office.
- Develop long lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for business development. Contribute to the development and growth of the business unit, aligning efforts with local and national strategic goals.
- Offer technical expertise on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects.
- Ensure the delivery of best practices and optimal outcomes for clients, emphasizing cost and time efficiency.
- Serve as a mentor to engineers within the team, providing guidance on both technical aspects and soft skills.
- Take the lead on medium to large-scale building engineering designs, as needed, and overseeing project resources and managing delivery.
- Effectively communicate with external stakeholders (clients, authorities) and internal counterparts (colleagues, managers).
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Established track record in delivering multidisciplinary projects in the Building Services industry and managing/building existing and new relationships in the private and public sector.
- Proficiency in various Building Services disciplines, enabling effective collaboration with team members and the evaluation of design solutions.
- Hold a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering consulting within the Building Services sector.
- Adept at applying Australian building codes and standards, familiarity with ACT projects and clients is advantageous.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize tasks, and meet challenging deadlines.
- Well-versed across diverse building sectors such as commercial, health, defence, and education.
- Possess Professional Engineer qualifications and/or Engineers Australia chartership.
- Knowledge of project finance and commercial aspects.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people's lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.
WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan. We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
Express your interest by clicking on the apply now button. Your application will be treated in strict confidence. For a confidential discussion, contact Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition Team.
