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.
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 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