Associate (Building Technology Systems) in London

• A little more about your role…
• You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Systems team, as a Smart Building & System integration technical specialist, with accountability for design, project management and delivery of projects from inception through to handover to the client.
• At WSP our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team provide Smart, ICT, Audio Visual & System Integration design. We're looking for an Associate level Engineer to join the UK Building Technology Systems team with a background in technical delivery of smart building system integration.
• You will 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, on multi-disciplinary design projects in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and specialist consultants
• 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 you to demonstrate…

• Demonstrate interest in emerging technologies in the built environment, evidenced through practical application, research or professional experience and have the ability to articulate potential applications, innovations and impacts.
• Experience in Smart Building Technology design and project delivery of medium to large building projects.
• Ability to develop, review and specify solution and solutions architectures that integrate building systems with enterprise IT infrastructure, interoperability, and data exchange considering cybersecurity and operational resilience.
• Experience developing systems integration strategies that bridge traditional building automation with modern IoT, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Ability to develop of digital strategies centred around Smart buildings. This could include integration approaches, solution review, technical specifications, and architecture topologies.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, working groups, designers, and vendors to develop smart building solutions that meet client and governance criteria.
• Understanding of design and specification and implementation of building systems technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation.
• Capability to produce detailed design and performance specification, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for smart building implementations
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging AI solutions relevant to the built environment, with the ability to articulate potential application and practical use cases.
• Contribute to bids and proposals; Assist in identifying opportunities within existing or new clients and support teams in securing follow‑on work.
• Provide clear and visible technical leadership for building technology workstreams, offering advice and direction to project teams and junior colleagues.
• Review reports and designs to evaluate approaches and technical designs against smart building expectations. Clearly document reviews, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Have the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
• A 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, NABERS, BREAAM, etc
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / IET / Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and must be capable of achieving SC-level UK security clearance. Demystifying Vetting - GOV.UK

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.