Associate Director Electrical

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.

• 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

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent
• CEng and Member of CIBSE, or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience leading net zero, Passiv Haus 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, team working, interpersonal skills and time management of yourself and others
• A growing industry network at project level, to widen your influence

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.