Associate Director - Electrical Engineering

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Job Description The South East MEP team comprises engineers at all career levels, from graduates to Directors. We work closely with our national MEP teams.

We are a close-knit, supportive community, nurturing exceptional talent in the building services industry. We work closely alongside our internal and external consultant colleagues in the architectural, civil, structural, PM, QS, environmental, building physics, sustainable design, acoustic, transportation, planning and landscape disciplines, designing high-quality buildings across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on hotels and residential developments, including new-build, refurbishment and conversion projects.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Associate Director with a strong background in hotel and/or residential design. You will combine technical expertise with confident team leadership and client relationship skills, taking ownership of electrical design delivery and supporting the continued growth of our St Albans team. Experience in either sector is welcomed; experience across both would be advantageous.

About us We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work in recent years include:

Decarbonisation :
Multiple projects where we have undertaken the feasibility of the removal of boilers and installation of Air Source and Water source heat pumps to provide the heating and cooling for the building. Projects include commercial buildings like 80 – 100 Victoria Street London, British Library, multiple residential buildings in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and even Windsor Castle.

Stratford Cross : A major mixed-use regeneration development in Stratford, East London, located within the former Olympic Park area. Our team are providing multi-discipline services including MEP, civil & structural, vertical transportation, energy & sustainability, acoustics, air quality, ecology, transport, waste management, and façade engineering.

Lansdowne House :
High-end commercial office development occupying the South-East side of Berkley Square, Mayfair, City of Westminster, with an all- electric energy centre containing Ground Source Heat Pumps, Air Source Heat Pumps and High Efficiency Chillers.

Raffles London at the OWO:
Transformation of a historic London landmark into Raffles London at The OWO, comprising 120 luxury hotel rooms and suites, 85 branded private residences, restaurants, bars and extensive spa and leisure facilities. Our team delivered MEP engineering, energy and sustainability, BREEAM, vertical transportation and IT/AV services, sensitively integrating modern building systems within the historic building.

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Engineering is part of AECOM's broader commitment to innovation and sustainability in engineering. By embracing AI, AECOM not only enhances its service offerings but also contributes to the industry's evolution towards more intelligent and automated solutions. This initiative reflects AECOM's dedication to delivering high-quality, efficient, and environmentally responsible engineering services.

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What You Will Do:

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.

Lead electrical engineering design for hotel and residential projects, ensuring solutions meet client needs, regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.

Provide technical direction across power…