Technical Design Director - Data Centres - Electrical or MEP
Location: London
Salary: £75-110k DOE
Our client is a globally recognised engineering consultancy, specialising in innovative building services and ICT solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they have been at the forefront of low-carbon advancements for over two decades. Renowned for technical excellence and a collaborative culture, they empower world-class projects while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We now seek a fully experienced Electrical Technical Director to be based out of their London office.
Role Responsibilities:
* Team Management and leadership role in the development, design and coordination of engineering project services, ncluding reporting
* Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals
* Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required.
* Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
* Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
* Fiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target margin
* 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.
* Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
* 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, incl. delivery of concept and details designs
* Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis
* Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team
* Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of the Company
* Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres
* Presenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises
* Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the Company's Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.
Role Requirements:
* 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 Engineer status
* 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
* Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
* Strong Leadership & mentoring skills
* Background in consulting or construction preferred.
* Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.