Associate Technical Director – Design Management

Associate Technical Director – Design Management

Responsibilities

As an Associate Technical Director in GCC India, you are expected to be experienced and involved in the following:

• Define and implement technical strategies for building services aligned with organizational goals.
• Act as a WSP ambassador, representing WSP to clients and their representatives.
• Hands-on experience in the operational delivery of small to medium size projects as an MEP leader or multidisciplinary leader for all engineering and architectural services including management of subconsultants.
• Lead and successfully deliver MEP or multidisciplinary projects from GCC India.
• Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc).
• Mentor and lead technical teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver integrated solutions.
• Have excellent communication skills. Have strong presentation skills and the ability to create meaningful connections with clients, stakeholders and peers at WSP.
• Building Services technical leader that is well rounded in all MEP services and understand each discipline's main constraints, risks and opportunities
• Have excellent technical knowledge in mechanical or electrical building services and delivered several projects successfully to the client’s satisfaction. Have a deep understanding of standards, regulations, safety standards, environmental guidelines and authority requirements.
• Skilled in delivering different project market sectors (Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, etc.) and have a strong understanding of associated standard, authority requirements and sustainability requirements
• Develop the technical capability of the team. Identify weaknesses and support them to improve their performance and outcome proactively and constructively
• Check project team's work thoroughly and ensure it complies to standards, authority requirements and client intent. Work closely with team to ensure the work is coordinated and correct
• High financial acumen with experience in budget management, change management and accountability for project financial performance, having a track record of delivering project within agreed design fee.
• Manage end-to-end technical delivery of projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Supporting Team Leaders on technical reviews.
• Responsible for project technical control and ensure that all designs are technically sound and meet the client brief.
• Experienced in resource management and leading a large project team. Able to assess team capability, distribute tasks and control the flow of work.
• Excellent risk management skills, able to raise, control and mitigate risk effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ensure project management procedure is followed as per company practice including QA.
• Reporting to the direct report on project technical performance. Keep the project team informed of key deliverables, deadlines, program, progress, issues, and changes.
• Review and endorse MEP design documents to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Establishing and monitoring project key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project to comply with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in building services with a mechanical or electrical bias; Master’s degree is a plus.

• Preferably Chartered with a reputable professional body (CIBSE, IET, etc.)

• Minimum of 18 years of experience in MEP design, with a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering background.

• A high sense of ownership and accountability

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large team.

• Proven project team and Project management skills.

• Out of box thinking and problem solving.

• In-depth knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and best practices.

• Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of sustainability standards and best practices.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• If you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in MEP design and possess the leadership skills required to contribute to the success of our consultancy, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our projects and advancing the excellence of our engineering solutions.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

Job Info

• Job Identification 96267

Posting Date 09/28/2026, 04:57 AM

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