Associate Director Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 + Benefits
Company
An established MEP consultancy delivering innovative building services solutions across the commercial, residential, education, healthcare and leisure sectors is seeking an Associate Director Electrical Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. This position offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex electrical building services projects, manage and develop engineering teams, build strong client relationships and contribute to the strategic growth of a highly respected consultancy known for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainable design.
The Role
As an Associate Director Electrical Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile projects, working within multidisciplinary MEP teams to provide technical expertise, project leadership and client-focused solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing electrical design from feasibility through to construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee electrical building services design across multiple projects.
- Manage feasibility studies, concept design, detailed design, specifications and construction support activities.
- Act as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Manage project delivery, including technical quality, programme, commercial performance and resource planning.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and line management to engineers and junior team members.
- Support business development activities and identify opportunities for new and repeat work.
- Promote sustainable design principles, digital engineering and innovative solutions across projects.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Significant experience in UK electrical building services design.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
- Experience managing client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Sound knowledge of relevant UK standards, regulations and industry best practice.
- Ability to manage project budgets, programmes and technical delivery.
Technical Expertise
- Low voltage power distribution systems
- Cable sizing and calculations (Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, ElectricalOM)
- Lighting design and calculations
- Energy-efficient lighting systems
- Small power installations
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Access control and security systems
- Intruder alarms
- Disabled call/refuge systems
- Structured cabling and data systems
- Lightning protection systems
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional to take on a senior leadership position within a growing consultancy, influencing both project delivery and business development while helping to shape the future direction of the team.
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