Associate Director – Electrical Building Services
Location: South Cambridge
£ Based on experience + Bonus
The Opportunity - Associate Director - Electrical Design
An established and growing building services engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in its continued growth and success.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded electrical building services professional who enjoys building client relationships, leading projects and developing new business.
Joining a friendly, collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with client-facing leadership, helping to strengthen existing relationships, develop new opportunities and shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities - Associate Director - Electrical Design
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Lead and oversee electrical building services design projects, ensuring high-quality, compliant and commercially effective delivery.
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Provide technical guidance and support across projects, with a strong understanding of RIBA Stages 0–6 and detailed design delivery at Stages 4 and 5.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, acting as a trusted technical adviser.
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Identify and develop new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients and industry contacts.
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Attend client meetings, networking events and project discussions to promote the consultancy's capabilities.
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Support project planning, resource management and the development of the wider engineering team.
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Mentor and develop engineers, encouraging technical excellence and collaborative working.
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Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and the internal CAD team to ensure coordinated design delivery.
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Contribute to the company's growth strategy, reputation and long-term client partnerships.
About You - Associate Director - Electrical Design
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Significant experience in electrical building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
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Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design, UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.
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Proven experience leading projects and taking responsibility for technical delivery.
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Excellent client-facing skills, with the confidence to develop relationships at all levels.
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Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new business.
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A proactive, personable and collaborative approach, with the confidence to take the initiative and make things happen.
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Experience mentoring engineers and supporting the development of a technical team.
You will be comfortable balancing technical delivery with client engagement and business development and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing consultancy.
The role is based in South Cambridge, with regular travel to client and project sites. Commutable from Duxford, Huntingdon, St Neots, Epping, Luton, Bishop’s Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, Bedford, Epping etc
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available
