Electrical Technical Director

Skilled Careers; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Guildford is seeking a Technical Director – Electrical to oversee multifaceted MEP projects with a focus on aviation. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience in MEP services and have strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising design development, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance with industry standards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while supporting the growth and development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering MEP Building Services projects.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
• Experience working on MEP Building Services projects with aviation background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise detailed designs and ensure project delivery.
• Act as key point of contact for clients.
• Direct others in producing specifications for projects.

Skills

Low voltage distribution systems

Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech

Lighting calculations

Energy lighting

Fire detection & alarm systems

Access control & security systems

Data cabling and outlets

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline

CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership

Tools

RevitMEP

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

You can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at my client: Property and Buildings | my client

Your Team

• Our team is comprised of 35 engineers working across the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health specialisms.
• Our team is split across our Brighton, Southampton, Heathrow, Basingstoke and Guildford sites giving the flexibility to work in either location on any given day. Many of our team choose to alternate the office they work in to suit personal and client needs.
• As part of our team, you would be working on some of our major projects including Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Royal Berkshire Hospital and several public and private sector client sites.
• You will be reporting to our Director for Electrical Engineering.
• You will be able to utilise graduate, assistant, senior and principal engineers in supporting roles around you, as well as dedicated BIM and Sustainability specialists to contribute to your projects.

A little more about your role…

General

• Meeting the requirements of a Technical Director – Electrical grade and have a proven track record in delivering projects for your discipline and in line with client expectations.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a my client project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
• Work in a joint leadership capacity in a MEP team providing design and technical advice as a my client project manager on a wide range of projects.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study.
• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specification.
• Act as the client’s key point of contact and be responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPI’s.
• Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function.
• Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project.

Business Development

• Understand the need to provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.
• Promote my client’s capabilities and expertise in the region.

Management

• Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specifications for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue.
• Development and line management of junior staff.
• Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment. Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts.
• Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects.
• Hold regular team meetings to discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training & development & all other relevant issues, including UK & Board briefs in support of your Discipline’s Team Leader.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).
• Have experience working on MEP Building Services projects with aviation background.

Electrical Design Skills

• Low voltage distribution systems
• Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech / by hand
• Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
• Energy lighting
• Small power
• Fire Detection & Alarm
• Intruder detection
• Access control & security systems
• Disabled call systems
• Data cabling and outlets
• Lightning protection

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
• CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council Chartership
• RevitMEP training applied to the discipline