Technical Director (Electrical)

The Company

A rare and challenging opportunity to join this leading international Building Services Consultancy with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. As the Technical Director you will be taking a team management and leadership role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services.

The Position

• Carrying out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals


• Working closely with clients and project team to establish project requirements


• Develop and specify applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes


• Survey, tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations


• Leadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projects


• Liaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projects


• Liaising with future client prospects and general business development.


• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams


• Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards


• Support clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment.


• Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details designs


• Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team


• Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of the business


• Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres


• Presenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises


• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

The Person

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline/BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experience


• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent


• Chartered Eng status


• Experience of data centre or other mission critical projects would be a distinct advantage


• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types


• Experience of having managed projects abroad (desirable)


• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation


• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law


• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software


• Good understanding of bs standards/ UK regulations/codes


• Strong Presentation skills


• Leadership & mentoring skills


• Background in consulting or construction preferred.

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