Electrical Technical Director

Location:

UK - Belfast - Clarence West

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to lead and further develop the electrical engineering discipline within our Building Services team in Belfast. This senior leadership role is responsible for technical excellence, innovation, and strategic direction across a diverse portfolio of healthcare, education, and school sector projects.

In this role you will provide authoritative technical leadership, mentor and inspire teams, and act as a trusted, client‑facing expert—helping to deliver sustainable, high‑performing, and compliant building solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the electrical engineering discipline across healthcare, education, and school projects, ensuring full compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Oversee and review designs for LV/HV distribution, lighting, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency systems, security, ICT, and BMS/BAS
• Ensure compliance with healthcare‑specific standards, including HTMs, HBNs, and NHS requirements
• Champion innovation and the integration of low‑carbon and sustainable technologies
• Provide technical assurance and governance across all electrical design outputs

Project Delivery

• Lead the technical delivery of multiple projects from concept through detailed design and construction
• Provide electrical leadership across all RIBA stages
• Review, approve, and sign off technical documentation, specifications, and reports
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, public health, sustainability, and digital/BIM teams to deliver fully integrated building services solutions

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of electrical engineers
• Support resource planning, recruitment, succession planning, and performance management
• Implement and maintain best‑practice processes, QA/QC procedures, and adherence to internal and industry standards

• Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the IET or equivalent professional body
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in building services electrical design, including leadership of healthcare and education sector projects
• Proven track record of delivering complex electrical designs for hospitals, laboratories, universities, and schools

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. You will have flexibility for hybrid work options, access to industry‑leading technology and transformational work, and a supportive environment that values equity, diversity and inclusion.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is a Disability‑Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.