Principal / Associate Smart Building Technical Engineer - Building Technology Systems
Wsp
Lead smart building design & integration for hospitals, managing projects from concept to handover.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
solution architecture
systems integration
digital twin
iot sensors
project management
design review
- 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.
- Create future-ready buildings to deliver great user experiences, innovating the building landscape.
- Review reports and designs to evaluate approaches and technical designs against smart building expectations. Clearly document reviews, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
- 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.
- 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
- Engage with clients, working groups, designers, and vendors to develop smart building solutions that meet client and governance criteria.
- Assist in the development of digital strategies for intelligent healthcare capabilities centred around Smart buildings. This could include integration approaches, solution review, technical specifications, and architecture topologies. Integrated systems could include intelligent BMS, energy monitoring, and AI-driven building capabilities, BIM, Digital Twin IoT sensors, and security.
- Collaborate across WSP with specialists in areas like Security, Lighting, ICT, VT, BMS, AV to develop holistic and comprehensive Smart Buildings solutions.
- Develop systems integration strategies that bridge traditional building automation with modern IoT, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
- You will be joining our expanding Buildings Technology Services team, as a Smart Building technical specialist, with accountability for the Smart Building design, project management and delivery of projects from inception through to handover to the client.
What you bring
smartscore
leed
chartered
smart hospital
bms
leadership
- In depth knowledge of smart building rating systems such as SmartScore, Smart Building certification; Awareness of relevant industry accredited certification such as WELL, LEED, BREAAM, etc
- Familiar with NHP Smart Building guidelines and Gap analysis process.
- CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) / IET / Engineering Council accredited or specific experience that will lead to Chartership
- Experience in Smart Hospital Technology design and project delivery of medium to large building projects, including healthcare experience.
- Excellent inter-personal skills: work well within a multidisciplinary team; demonstrate good leadership potential and capabilities for communicating effectively with other members of the project team, stakeholders & clients.
- Capability to produce detailed design and performance specification, subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
- Understanding of cybersecurity considers for smart building implementations
- Understanding of design and specification and implementation of building systems technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation.
- 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
- At WSP our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team provide Smart, ICT, Audio Visual & System Integration design. We're looking for a Principal or Associate level Engineer to join the UK Building Technology Systems team with a strong background in strong background in technical smart hospital integration & system architecture.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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