Your new company
A highly regarded independent building services engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Director to join its senior leadership team and lead the electrical discipline within a well-established Building Services division.
This is a key strategic appointment, offering the successful candidate a high level of autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the business.
Your new role
Based in a South East England office (with hybrid working available), you will take ownership of the electrical engineering function, working closely with mechanical, sustainability, and architectural teams to deliver complex, design-led projects across multiple sectors.
The consultancy has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working, and long-term client relationships, and is now looking to strengthen its leadership as part of continued growth.
Projects & Sectors
You will be involved in a wide range of high-quality projects, including:
- Residential developments (high-end, private, and multi-unit schemes)
- Commercial offices - new build and refurbishment
- Education, healthcare, and public sector projects
- Mixed-use and regeneration schemes
- Projects delivered from RIBA Stage 1 feasibility and concept design through to construction and handover
What you'll need to succeed
- Provide technical and strategic leadership for the electrical discipline
- Lead the delivery of complex electrical design solutions across multiple projects
- Act as the senior client interface on key accounts
- Manage and mentor engineers, associates, and project leads
- Contribute to business development, bids, and fee proposals
- Support workload planning, resourcing, and team growth
- Ensure high standards of quality, compliance, and commercial performance
What you'll get in return
- Salary circa £110,000
- Attractive bonus structure
- Senior-level benefits package
- Clear influence over strategy and technical direction
- Long-term progression within a stable, design-focused consultancy
- Flexible and hybrid working environment
This role represents an excellent opportunity for a senior Electrical Engineer or Associate Director looking to step into a Director-level leadership position within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy.
What you need to do now
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Salary range
- £95,000 +