Associate Director - Design Engineering - MEP

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Electrical Design function, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality electrical design solutions that meet business, statutory, contractual and client requirements. Support technical assurance, design governance and continuous improvement across projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing technical leadership and advice on electrical design matters.
• Reviewing and assuring electrical design deliverables, standards and compliance.
• Managing the development and implementation of electrical design processes and best practices.
• Line management and development of MEP Design team members.
• Overseeing internal and external audits, certification and compliance activities.
• Directing design reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating technical risks and design quality issues.
• Supporting internal and external audits, certification activities and compliance reviews.
• Delivering technical training, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting multidisciplinary coordination and technical workshops.
• Supporting business development activities, bids and technical proposals.
• Monitoring the technical performance of design partners and supply chain members.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Contributing to net zero carbon objectives through efficient and sustainable electrical design solutions.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Typically 15+ years' experience delivering electrical design on complex projects, with strong knowledge of power, lighting, life safety and low-voltage systems, together with experience in technical assurance, design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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