Associate Director Electrical

Skilled Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead building services engineering projects with a focus on sustainability, people and communities. You will be a technical leader and client ambassador, guiding design across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and renewables while meeting regulatory standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage budgets and timelines, develop new business, and collaborate with our UK offices on strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• CEng and Member of CIBSE, or equivalent.
• Experience leading net zero, PassivHaus and low carbon projects.
• Excellent design experience in a commercial environment.
• Proven track record in design and project delivery across different M&E systems and building types.
• Ability to present to and advise clients on engineering issues including concept and detailed design.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, interpersonal skills and time management.
• Growing industry network at project level.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion while meeting sustainability targets, timelines, budgets and specifications.
• Design building services systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and renewables per UK regulations and best practice.
• Provide expert technical guidance to the team and promote innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review designs, calculations and documentation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Act as the main contact for clients and stakeholders, building relationships and ensuring project expectations are met.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project teams.
• Contribute to project budgets and monitor financials, taking corrective action when needed.
• Drive business development, networking and bid writing with a focus on delivery projects.
• Present externally on industry-leading work and research.
• Work with senior leadership on strategic objectives including new technologies and process improvements.
• Participate in internal academy sessions and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Budget management

Mentoring

Business development

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Associate Director - Electrical Bias - Building Services Engineering

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What we're looking for

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

Our values

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.