Associate Director Electrical Engineering

Associate Director – Electrical Engineer Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy who are a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with a strong, client-focused approach. We’re looking for an experienced Associate Director Electrical Engineer to join a growing building services team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an engineer who can combine strong technical expertise with project leadership, client management and team development. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically complex and high-profile projects, including laboratories, critical environments, MOD research facilities and defence projects, working with major organisations including BAE Systems. What you’ll be doing: · Leading the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects across all RIBA stages · Providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality, innovative design solutions are delivered · Leading and mentoring electrical engineers, supporting their professional development and progression · Managing client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact throughout project delivery · Working closely with architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated designs · Overseeing calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and other technical documentation · Supporting fee proposals, bids, resource planning and wider business development activities · Contributing to the strategic growth and development of the electrical engineering team What we’re looking for: · A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering · Chartered Engineer status · Significant experience delivering electrical building services design on complex projects · Proven experience leading projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams · Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, relevant standards and current legislation · Experience using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit MEP; experience with Dialux, Relux, Amtech and NBS would be advantageous · Strong commercial awareness and experience with fee proposals, bids and resource planning · Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders · A proactive and strategic approach, with the ability to take ownership and make sound engineering decisions Desirable: · Experience working on laboratories, critical environments, research facilities or defence projects · Experience working within MOD or other highly regulated environments · MOD SC security clearance, or eligibility to obtain · Experience developing client relationships and winning new work · Strong project planning, financial management and reporting experience What’s in it for you? · A forward-thinking and supportive work culture · A senior leadership position within a growing and highly regarded building services team · The opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects · Opportunities for continued learning, development and career progression · Flexibility around hours and location to support your work/life balance · Competitive salary and benefits package · Hybrid working, with 1–2 days in the office