Associate Director, Building Services

Lead iconic projects like Perth Airport’s new terminal design.
- Work flexibly with a supportive, future-focused team.
- Grow your impact in a global firm shaping sustainable communities.

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 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 Electrical Engineers and Drafters
- Communicate effectively with all external and internal stakeholders and project teams
- Be a supporting figure and mentor for lesser experienced engineers
- Build solid client relationships and recognize business development opportunities (desirable)
- Represent and promote the business with the local and regional markets
- Contribute to the development of the business unit against strategic goals

**About you**
- Hold a recognized Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrate expertise in designing electrical systems
- Have the ability to coordinate and understand relevant building services disciplines, including Mechanical, 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 NT 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, prioritizing work, and meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Capable project and people leader - train, and mentor junior engineers, coupled with effective communication skills at all levels.
- Knowledge of project finance and commercials an advantage

**About WSP**

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.

**WSP. With us, you can.**

**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.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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