Associate Director - Electrical Engineering

Job Description

The South East MEP team comprises engineers at all career levels, from graduates to Directors. We work closely with our national MEP teams.

We are a close-knit, supportive community, nurturing exceptional talent in the building services industry. We work closely alongside our internal and external consultant colleagues in the architectural, civil, structural, PM, QS, environmental, building physics, sustainable design, acoustic, transportation, planning and landscape disciplines, designing high-quality buildings across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on hotels and residential developments, including new-build, refurbishment and conversion projects.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Associate Director with a strong background in hotel and/or residential design. You will combine technical expertise with confident team leadership and client relationship skills, taking ownership of electrical design delivery and supporting the continued growth of our St Albans team. Experience in either sector is welcomed; experience across both would be advantageous.

About us

We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work in recent years include:

• Decarbonisation : Multiple projects where we have undertaken the feasibility of the removal of boilers and installation of Air Source and Water source heat pumps to provide the heating and cooling for the building. Projects include commercial buildings like 80 – 100 Victoria Street London, British Library, multiple residential buildings in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and even Windsor Castle.
• Stratford Cross : A major mixed-use regeneration development in Stratford, East London, located within the former Olympic Park area. Our team are providing multi-discipline services including MEP, civil & structural, vertical transportation, energy & sustainability, acoustics, air quality, ecology, transport, waste management, and façade engineering.
• Lansdowne House : High-end commercial office development occupying the South-East side of Berkley Square, Mayfair, City of Westminster, with an all- electric energy centre containing Ground Source Heat Pumps, Air Source Heat Pumps and High Efficiency Chillers.
• Raffles London at the OWO: Transformation of a historic London landmark into Raffles London at The OWO, comprising 120 luxury hotel rooms and suites, 85 branded private residences, restaurants, bars and extensive spa and leisure facilities. Our team delivered MEP engineering, energy and sustainability, BREEAM, vertical transportation and IT/AV services, sensitively integrating modern building systems within the historic building.

AI4Engineering is part of AECOM's broader commitment to innovation and sustainability in engineering. By embracing AI, AECOM not only enhances its service offerings but also contributes to the industry's evolution towards more intelligent and automated solutions. This initiative reflects AECOM's dedication to delivering high-quality, efficient, and environmentally responsible engineering services.

Here’s What You Will Do :

You will provide authoritative technical leadership, mentor and inspire teams, and act as a trusted, client-facing expert—helping to deliver sustainable, high-performing, and compliant building solutions.

• Lead electrical engineering design for hotel and residential projects, ensuring solutions meet client needs, regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.
• Provide technical direction across power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, life safety systems and the coordination of specialist systems, including IT, AV, security and guestroom controls where applicable.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, architects, M&E teams, contractors, and senior management, building strong relationships and providing expert advice.
• Manage complex projects through the relevant RIBA stages, including feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, specifications, tender support and construction-stage services appropriate to our appointment.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, plan resources, review technical outputs and maintain design quality.
• Support project commercial performance through fee proposals, scope definition, programme management and the identification of changes and additional services.
• Develop existing client relationships and support bids and new opportunities within the hotel and residential sectors.
• Promote Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) best practices, solving technical challenges while ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety.
• Support the integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, operational performance, maintainability and the needs of building users.
• Occasionally travel nationally to project sites and AECOM offices, while balancing office-based work with flexible remote working arrangements.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading electrical building services design for hotels and/or residential developments, with a sound understanding of the design quality, coordination and operational requirements of these sectors.

Minimum requirements:

• A team player, who can confidently deliver electrical designs in conjunction with and in close collaboration with our other building services and wider disciplines.
• Significant experience in electrical building services design, including leading hotel and/or residential projects.
• Experience of mentoring engineers, reviewing designs and providing technical leadership across multiple projects.
• The ability to approach projects with forward thinking, open mindedness, confident in liaising with clients, project managers and contractors.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards and industry good practice, with experience of delivering designs across the RIBA stages and undertaking construction-stage inspections and technical reviews appropriate to the consultant’s role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work with clients, architects, M&E contractors, and senior stakeholders
• An understanding of project commercial management, including fees, resources, scope and change control.
• You will possess a full clean driving licence.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.
• Member of a professional accreditation body, IET or CIBSE
• CEng accredited or working towards

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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