Associate Director Electrical Engineer - Consultancy

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy in Birmingham seeks an Associate Director - Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical engineering function. Responsibilities include overseeing complex project delivery, managing client relationships, and mentoring engineers. Ideal for candidates with over 8 years in building services design, strong knowledge of UK standards, and proficiency in key design tools. Competitive salary up to £75,000 with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to influence strategic directions.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Car/Allowance

28 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Involvement in diverse projects

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in building services electrical design.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations and standards.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering function within the Building Services team.
• Oversee the design and delivery of complex projects.
• Manage client relationships and mentor a team of engineers.
• Focus on business development and bring new projects to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Design

Client Management

Building Services Knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Sustainability Focus

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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