Associate Director or Director - MEP

Hoare Lea; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy based in Reading is seeking an Associate Director or Director to lead MEP projects. Responsibilities include managing complex activities, fostering client relationships, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have chartered status and strong electrical engineering knowledge, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainable projects and contribute to the growth of the office.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 29 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial projects is essential.
• Ability to foster and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Capable of managing project expenditure and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale and complex projects effectively.
• Monitor and report on project metrics.
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations and motivate teams.

Skills

Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner

Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Ability to develop effective client relationships

Education

Chartered status in relevant industry

Tools

Technical IT packages knowledge

Job description

Associate Director or Director - MEP

Reading

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate Director or Director to join our team based in our Reading office.

This is a thriving town that is seeing an exponential growth across many sectors. We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects, such as Station Hill and many others. We are connecting with like‑minded businesses and professionals in the area.

We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial projects.

We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. Driven by our vision, we are committed to positively impacting the relationship between people and the planet. We create high‑performing buildings that address the challenges of climate change while also providing spaces that cater to the needs of modern living.

As a Senior Associate or Associate Director, you will have ownership of multiple complex activities. You’ll be leading large‑scale, complex projects, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, monitoring and reporting metrics and motivating others to work at their best. You’ll be expected to look out for new and more efficient ways of working and adding value, as well as to help secure new work and build strong client relationships.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to :

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and to create future opportunities.
• Help run and develop a growing office whilst maintaining the culture.
• Contribute to bid preparation.
• Lead larger scale schemes and co‑ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Competently represent all disciplines of Hoare Lea at project meetings.
• Support in developing and leading a high‑performing local team and attend interviews.
• Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report to senior management.
• Report cost and resource requirements to the management team regularly.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need :

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non‑adversarial manner.
• Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines.
• IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines.
• Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members.
• Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth.