Head - Property & Buildings (Hong Kong & Singapore)

Incumbent will be responsible for the people management of the team and the delivery of discipline projects across WSP Asia based in India. The role holder must take a ‘hands on’ approach to all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

Technical

Focus on the delivery of high quality technical design drawings and specifications to the required regulations

Develop the technical capabilities of the team

Contribute to technical solutions on projects

Initiate and participate in design peer reviews

Keep up to date with industry developments with respect to own discipline and appreciate the basic technical principles and drivers of other disciplines

Project Leadership

To manage and supervise teams to successfully deliver high quality discipline projects in line with the Project Life Cycle

Complete project planning, stakeholder and risk management

In conjunction with the Project Director identify, assess and manage major project risk and secure these risks are designed out from the project

To ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met

Input into the delivery of project P&L budgets, forecasts and working capital targets for own projects

Business Leadership

Manage and support team

Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies

Plan resource needs and escalate as required if there are resource requirements

Input into the recruitment and selection process

Work closely with team to ensure that communication and design processes with WSP Asia are continually improved

Conduct meaningful inductions, performance management reviews and personal development plans that support the development of individuals and the business

Lead by example and ensure QMS and Project Lifecycle compliance across their team and project

Input into succession planning and career development across their team

Input into the Business Unit (BU) strategy and facilitate implementation across project team

Provide regular project status and financial performance updates to line manager

Attend team meetings and lead project team meetings. Cascade relevant information and encourage feedback from team

Support the companies approach to Sustainability and ensure that the Sustainability strategy is implemented across the team.

Key Competencies / Skills

Mandatory Skills

The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Building Services or Structures with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record.

Excellent working knowledge of BS, international codes etc.

Good at stake holder management

The applicant should have some design experience of Asia – Pacific projects

Desired Skills

Membership to an accredited engineering body i.e. MIET, CIBSE, and ASHRAE.

Qualifications

B.E / B. Tech - Electrical & Electronics or Mechanical

Should have 16+ years of experience.

C.Eng from an internationally recognised institution