WSP in Africa

Associate - EICA

WSP in Africa  •  Bengaluru, IN (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

As an EICA Associate at WSP you will lead and manage, design projects within the Water sector. You will be responsible for overseeing EICA engineering design work and ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.

At WSP, our Associates are adaptable in various situations and possess an innovative mindset, willing to take on new challenges and are comfortable in working within significant and complex projects or programmes of work. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.

With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business.

  • Agree and confirm the project brief to anticipate and identify needs and expectations in conjunction with others.
  • Agree the project deliverables and programme.
  • Agree the resource in India that will be required to undertake the designs to complete the project brief in time and cost.
  • Agree the project fees according to brief, resource required and programme.
  • Be responsible for the quality of detailed design to WSP in India and UK Regulations standards ensuring technical reviews and sign off including complex calculations and co-ordination issues.
  • Ensure design are co-ordinated and due consideration of Health & Safety, Construction Design Management and Quality Assurance standards.
  • Regularly communicate and update the local Indian and wider UK project teams on programme delivery and quality issues through use of staff utilisation charts and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting etc.
  • Ensure all company standards & efficient working practices are adopted.
  • Maintain an overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with other team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised, identify & address effectively any surplus or shortfall in available staff.
  • The successful candidate will be a dynamic self-motivated individual who will take on a Leadership role in project work, focused on delivery to the client and technical excellence.
  • The role requires management of a number of projects and becoming involved in design at an early stage.
  • The role includes project-resource management, mentoring and coaching junior members of the team. The ability to plan and design deliverables against British Engineering standards for each stage of a project is a pre-requisite.
  • Lead the design process, set clear goals and monitor their progress closely and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions to the agreed programme; support those more inexperienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
  • Lead from the front accepting design challenges and giving them due consideration with the support of others to achieve resolution.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • The applicant should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body.
  • The applicant will have proven experience in the design of EICA Engineering.
  • Must be conversant with technical electrical software, such as EOM, Dialux.
  • A member of an appropriate professional institute (Chartered or working towards).
  • Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.
  • A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and project is essential.
  • 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

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”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

www.wsp.com

We are

  • Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
  • A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
  • A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.


Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.


Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

  • Maximize collaboration.
  • Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
  • Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.


Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.


Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.


Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.


NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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