Associate Director Electrical Engineer - (Building Services)

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy as an Associate Director - Electrical Engineering. In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the electrical engineering function, manage complex projects, and drive business development, contributing to sustainable design solutions in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Car/Allowance

28 Days annual leave and Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Ski-trip once a year

Very flexible working arrangements

Senior leadership position

Opportunities to influence strategic direction

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in building services electrical design.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations and standards (e.g., BS7671).
• Proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, Dialux.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering function within the Building Services team.
• Oversee design and delivery of complex projects.
• Mentor a team of engineers and manage client relationships.
• Focus on business development and growing new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relations

Sustainable Design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Dialux

Job description

Your new company
A forward-thinking, multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable building services solutions across the UK. With a strong presence in sectors such as commercial, residential, education, and healthcare, the company is committed to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and low-carbon design. You will be helping grow their West Midlands office that has a small team in place looking to grow.
Your new role
As an Associate Director - Electrical Engineering, you will lead the electrical engineering function within the Building Services team. You'll be responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of complex projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring a team of engineers. This is a strategic leadership role with opportunities to shape the future of the company's electrical services offering. Within this role you will also be focusing on the business development, growing and bringing new projects to the team.
What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or significant related experience.
• 8-10+ years of experience in building services electrical design.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations and standards (e.g., BS7671).
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, and Dialux.
• Proven leadership, project management, and client-facing skills.
• A passion for sustainable design and innovation.

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £75,000, Car/Allowance, 28 Days annual and + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Ski-trip once a year
• Very flexible working arrangements
• A senior leadership position in a growing consultancy.
• Opportunities to influence strategic direction and service development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Involvement in high-profile, diverse projects across multiple sectors.

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