Associate/Associate Director MEP

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm in London is seeking an Associate/Associate Director for the MEP role, focusing on the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, lead project teams, and ensure successful project execution while advancing in a collaborative environment. A Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in the MEP field are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Mechanical or Electrical capacity within the Hotel sector.
• Proven track record in business development and relationship building.
• Experience in managing diverse teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong client relationships.
• Lead project teams and oversee project execution.
• Collaborate in strategic planning and market advancement.

Skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field

Job description

Associate/Associate Director MEP

HDR is seeking an Associate or Associate Director for the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market to join our London practice. As an Associate/Associate Director, you will be part of an organization that is 100-percent employee owned, supporting and creating opportunities for advancement, success, and fulfilling career aspirations.

Primary Objective

As an MEP Associate/Associate Director, you will have the opportunity to foster client relationships, support annual planning, lead pursuits, and oversee project teams. These span various project types in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment Market Sector. Leading project teams in marketing and securing project wins is a focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with multiple clients, from pre-positioning activities to project execution and beyond.
• Maintain an active presence in the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment market sector, driving growth and sales.
• Identify new opportunities and lead strategy for development and execution of client and pursuit capture planning.
• Collaborate with the leadership team in strategic planning, alignment, and advancement of key market sector initiatives.

Project responsibilities include:

• Support Area Managers, Project Principals, and Project Managers with project contracts.
• Serve as Project Director or Project Principal on projects.
• Provide leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations.
• Maintain client relations following project completion.
• Partner with production managers to maintain and strengthen core teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Mechanical or Electrical capacity within the Hotel, Leisure & Entertainment sector.
• Proven track record of business development, relationship building, and operational results in the Hotel/hospitality market sector.
• Experienced in development and management of client relationships and program/project pursuits.
• Experienced in staff development, recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Ability to work cooperatively with various directors and managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and excellent communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams, excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.