Associate Director (Electrical Engineer)

Our client, a respected and award‑winning Building Services Consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineer to join their Maidstone office. This senior leadership role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a client‑facing environment, excels in technical delivery, and is ready to take ownership of major UK and international projects.

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Responsibilities:

• Acting as primary client interface on major commercial, residential, mixed‑use, and student accommodation projects
• Leading the electrical design strategy across all RIBA stages, including HV/LV systems, power resilience, life‑safety systems, and complex infrastructure
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, external consultants, and multidisciplinary internal teams
• Supporting workload planning, resource allocation, recruitment input, and team development
• Providing design governance, technical oversight, and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers
• Leading and attending design team meetings, presenting confidently to senior stakeholders
• Undertaking site inspections and translating findings into actionable technical direction
• Ensuring projects are delivered to scope, programme, and commercial objectives
• Collaborating with wider business leaders to support company strategy and growth
• Taking responsibility for fee management, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy, with a strong portfolio of delivered projects
• Chartered status (C.Eng) with CIBSE, Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent institution
• Expertise with industry‑standard xwzovoh software such as Dialux/Relux, Amtech, and working knowledge of Revit/CAD
• Strong multi‑disciplinary awareness across mechanical, sustainability, and public health sectors
• Proven ability to lead teams through detailed design stages, technical reviews, and complex coordination
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with confidence presenting at senior levels
• Up‑to-date understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Policy requirements
• A strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to business development and company growth