Senior Electrical Design Director — Hybrid & Sustainable

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Pension and death in service

28 days leave

Educational & Masters Support

Remote working all year round

Bike to Work Scheme

Health checks

Job summary

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants in Galway or Shannon is seeking an Associate Director to drive Electrical Engineering design across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality, technically robust delivery aligned with client briefs, programmes and budgets.

You will mentor engineers, oversee BIM/M&E coordination, manage resourcing, and support senior leadership in delivering profitable projects and strategic growth for EDC.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree level in Electrical Engineering with project management and Master’s qualification desirable.
• 6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• 3+ years Team Management experience.
• Proven experience in delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
• Expert user of Amtech, Relux/Dialux.
• Experience in BIM, Energy Assessments and Modelling software will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of Electrical Engineering design from feasibility through to construction across multiple projects.
• Take responsibility for high-quality, technically robust project delivery, independently or within multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as Project Leader where required, ensuring projects meet client brief, programme, and budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with commercial and contractual requirements.
• Manage and review design work, ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain high technical standards and provide quality control across all mechanical outputs.
• Lead complex technical input and support innovation and best practice adoption.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting team growth and performance.
• Oversee team resourcing, workload planning, and coordination with internal departments.
• Lead liaison with BIM and modelling teams on M&E drawing production and delivery.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships and act as a senior point of contact.
• Represent EDC at meetings, workshops, site visits, and industry engagements.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and offices to support efficient project delivery.
• Support business development activities including bids and client engagement.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team on project delivery, resourcing, and strategic priorities.
• Report to management on project, team, and financial performance.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, reputation, and strategic growth of EDC.

Skills

Project leadership

Attention to detail

Electrical design

Irish Building Regulations

Building services integration

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Project management

Master’s qualification

5+ years in building services consultancy

Tools

Amtech

Relux/Dialux

BIM

Energy Modelling

Job description

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants in Galway or Shannon is seeking an Associate Director to drive Electrical Engineering design across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality, technically robust delivery aligned with client briefs, programmes and budgets.

You will mentor engineers, oversee BIM/M&E coordination, manage resourcing, and support senior leadership in delivering profitable projects and strategic growth for EDC.