Associate Director/Technical Director - Building Performance Modelling Lead - West (Building Services)
WSP in the UK & Ireland invites applications for an Associate Director / Technical Director – Building Performance Modelling Lead in the Western region. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of sustainable building solutions for high‑profile projects and major frameworks. The role will be based from either the Bristol or Cardiff offices for at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
* Support the Building Performance Lead for the Western region in leading the delivery of sustainable building solutions.
* Lead sustainable building design with a particular focus on building performance modelling for a diverse portfolio of projects.
* Act as the “sustainability lead” and independently manage your own projects.
* Develop the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
* Increase WSP’s profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge related to sustainable design.
* Undertake business development activities including attending B2B meetings with clients and professionals and attending industry social events, leveraging existing client relationships around the UK.
* Understand and support client briefs in matters of sustainability and translate their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
* Co‑ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
* Identify opportunities for cross‑selling services and coordinate with WSP experts across other teams within the business.
* Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff.
* Prepare high‑quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.
* Understand and apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability‑related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.
Qualifications
* Degree in engineering, environmental, architectural or sustainability related subject.
* Membership of a related professional institution and on the way to being or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist, energy manager or environmentalist.
* Low‑carbon energy assessor (LCEA).
* NABERS assessor.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Expert knowledge of, and demonstrable experience in delivering, building performance modelling, including Part L compliance, TM52/59 overheating assessments and TM54 operational energy assessments.
* Understanding of energy strategy development for complex, multi‑use developments.
* Experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
* Experience in managing internal and project‑related financial budgets.
* Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
* Knowledge of the construction process and the implications of sustainable design.
* Understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies.
* Understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero targets.
* Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information and non‑technical information to clients both inside and outside the business.
* Presentation skills and time management.
* Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants.
* Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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