Associate Director Electrical

Associate Director - Electrical Bias – Building Services Engineering

London | Up to £90K | Hybrid

We’re looking for an Associate Director to join an award-winning engineering and sustainability practice with a clear focus on people, communities and the planet.

You’ll be a technical leader and an ambassador for the business, for clients and design teams alike. You’ll mainly lead building services engineering projects across a range of sectors. You’ll also have access to our wider collaborative engineering, urban infrastructure and sustainability teams across our offices throughout the UK.

You’ll manage clients, your project team, timelines, budgets and outputs, making sure our sustainability standards are met. You’ll have the support and mentorship of a Project Director, and you’ll champion your specialist field while promoting knowledge sharing across disciplines.

What you’ll be doing

Leading mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion, keeping to sustainability targets, timelines, budgets and specifications

Leading the design of building services systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and renewable energy, in line with UK building regulations, standards and best practice

Giving expert technical guidance to the engineering team and promoting innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle

Reviewing designs, calculations and documentation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance

Acting as the main contact for clients and stakeholders, building relationships and making sure projects meet their expectations

Mentoring and developing junior engineers and project teams

Contributing to project budgets and monitoring financials, taking corrective action when needed

Driving business development, including networking, identifying opportunities and writing bids and fee proposals, with a focus on projects in delivery and the opportunities that come from them

Presenting externally on your industry-leading work and technical achievements or research

Working with the senior leadership team on strategic objectives, including new technologies and process improvements

Taking part in internal academy sessions and other CPD opportunities

What we’re looking for

A degree in Engineering or equivalent

CEng and Member of CIBSE, or equivalent

Demonstrable experience leading net zero, PassivHaus and low carbon projects

Excellent design experience in a commercial environment

A proven track record in design and project delivery across different types of M&E systems, building types and procurement routes

The ability to present to and advise clients on all engineering issues, including concept design, detailed design, procurement routes, risk assessment and claim assessment

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, particularly when explaining system concepts

Excellent attention to detail, teamworking, interpersonal skills and time management of yourself and others

A growing industry network at project level, to widen your influence

Our values

We’re collaborative, curious, helpful, passionate and ingenious. We work positively with others, share knowledge, take on new responsibilities without being asked, take ownership of our roles and find ways to get results by adapting and innovating.

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