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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