Associate Director (Electrical) London Info

We are seeking an Associate Director with a background in electrical engineering to join our Building Services team in London.

Contract

Full Time

Location

London

Competitive

If you are interested in working with us, please write to us with your CV and cover letter at quoting the job reference ADELEC2025

Join an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering practice that prides itself on its close collaboration with architects to achieve intelligent, innovative buildings.

This is a key strategic role within the business, forming part of the Senior Leadership Team with the intention that the role will develop as part of short to medium-term goal to strengthen the company structure. The successful candidate must have the capability and ambition to grow into a leadership role at the highest level of the business.

The Associate Director will hold overall responsibility for all aspects of the organisation's activities, including establishing and maintaining the organisation's vision, mission and values; defining its structure, strategy and risk profile; and managing, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of policies, strategies, and operational plans. The role is accountable to shareholders and other stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least ten years' post-Chartership experience of leading and managing a building services team, office, or similar business. Candidates must hold an Engineering Level 7 qualification (MEng or equivalent) and be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent).

• Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other project team members
• Attend meetings and represent the organisation externally
• Maintain and develop client relationships
• Discuss and resolve with the client any issues they may have with the performance of Webb Yates
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with company procedures
• Review and agree project strategy (programme, fees, technical delivery, resourcing) with project lead
• Review financial and technical performance of projects
• Ensure the project team are working within the agreed scope
• Maintain and update billing plans and invoicing schedules
• Provide technical support to projects in terms of reviews or facilitating Director or specialist input

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• Uphold Webb Yates' policies and code of conduct
• Act professionally and with due regard to the public interest and the interests of all those affected by professional activities
• Align with and demonstrate company culture and values
• Set the company strategy
• Lead on shared responsibility of company management as defined by the Director's responsibilities matrix
• Undertake recruitment where required
• Lead company meetings
• Commit to developing professional skills
• Support technical development of the team
• Line manage Associate Engineers and below

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increased annual leave allowance for long service
• Day off on your birthday
• Paid half day per year for volunteering
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Flexitime (core hours 10am - 4pm)
• Company performance related bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave