Associate Director ICT Design Engineer

Energi People; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate ICT Design Engineer to lead technology project delivery. You will work on globally recognized infrastructure projects that contribute to sustainable urban design. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building technology, project leadership experience, and excellent people management skills. The role offers a hybrid working model, private medical insurance, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working model

Professional development support

Employee wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience leading development of technology infrastructures like Smart Building Technology and IoT.
• Previous evidence of project leadership and client interaction.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for technology discipline.
• Support division leader in client acquisition and workstreams.
• Manage bid development and project finances.

Skills

Expert in building technology

Strong people management skills

Business development process experience

Job description

Associate / Associate Director ICT Design Engineer

Location: London

Salary : £70,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Are you an experienced ICT Design Engineer with strong leadership and management experience?

This is your opportunity to join a globally respected consultancy delivering transformative infrastructure, cultural landmarks, and sustainable urban environments. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, inclusion, and legacy-driven design.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As an Associate ICT Engineer, you will :

• Leading project delivery on behalf of the technology discipline.
• Supporting the division leader in actively seeking out new clients and workstreams, as well as seeking to cross-sell other services.
• Manage and respond to bid development requests preparing market capability information, roadmaps and budgets taking into account a variety of factors.
• Understanding and advocating smart building and cities technologies; developing strategies that support the aspirations of the client’s development.
• Monitoring yours and others use of project finances; effectively managing time and resource within your team.
• Mentorship and line management of more junior staff.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Expert in building technology
• Experience leading the development of technology infrastructures (e.g., Smart Building Technology, Passive ICT infrastructure, Structured Cabling, Wireless Networks, IoT, etc) from brief through to specification and tender support.
• Previous evidence of project leadership and end-client interaction.
• Strong people management skills.
• Experience in the business development process ideally combined with an existing network of clients.

WHY THIS IS A CAREER-DEFINING MOVE

You’ll be part of a consultancy that is shaping a better world through engineering and design. In this role, you’ll :

• Work on globally recognised projects that leave a lasting legacy.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your voice.
• Contribute to net-zero carbon goals and regenerative design.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing and growth.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

• Hybrid working model
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Professional development support
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Inclusive culture and global mobility opportunities

ABOUT US

Energi People is a privately owned global multi-disciplinary recruitment consultancy, established in 2002.

We are one of the most experienced and successful recruitment consultancies in the built environment & have successfully helped some of the largest and most technically advanced building construction projects across the world be completed by bringing the best technical people in our industry together. We strive to help companies grow & careers flourish.

Our MEP Design consultancy team have more than 35 years of recruitment experience within building services engineering recruitment within the MENA region.