Associate Electrical Design Engineer job vacancy in Liverpool

Associate Director – Electrical Building Services

Vertical Recruitment is working closely with a leading Independent Building Services Consultancy based in central Liverpool. The company is experiencing significant growth which has led to an opportunity for an Associate design engineer with an Electrical services background to join the team in Liverpool. They operate across a variety of Sectors including commercial, residential, and Industrial working on a mixture of new build and refurbishment developments.

Function and Scope

The role will provide a client facing lead for the Business and ensure the highest technical standards, client service and levels of quality.

Line management of the Electrical Team is a key function of the role, ensuring that team leaders are empowered and accountable for the performance of their team and the discipline, whilst at the same time encouraged to be bold in exploring new areas of technical capability and previously untested clients and sectors.

As the business grows the individual will have the opportunity and scope to progress to a Director level shareholding position within the company.

Main Responsibilities

• Be accountable for technical performance, quality and budget control on all projects within the team and have a hands-on approach to resolving technical issues.
• Responsible for financial forecasting and resource allocation.
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Ensuring technical quality through implementation of best practice and continuous improvement processes
• Providing technical leadership on bids and opportunities

Our client:

• 14 years of building services expertise and reputation to deliver exceptional engineering solutions.
• Specialise in all aspect of Building Services Design and Sustainable Engineering Solutions.
• Our client has worked on several successful high value projects, Mixed Use inner city regeneration scheme, New build primary schools and hotels across the UK.

Requirements

• A strong technical background in building Services design, construction and procurement;
• Chartered Engineer and member of a relevant professional body or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience in leading building services teams through all stages of work winning, design and procurement;
• Ability to nurture excellent relationships with clients, with an ability to generate business, resolve problems and exceed client expectations;
• Sound working knowledge of BIM within a project environment
• Ability to lead design teams to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.

Behaviours

• The Associate must be an excellent communicator, motivator and have well rounded people skills.

The job holder will need to:

• Take responsibility for the culture of safety and caring within the team
• Engage collaboratively with clients to deliver high value solutions
• Be pro-active, and willing to take responsibility for the work of teams and individuals
• Be focused on developing technical talent
• Have effective supervisory and organisational skills
• Be able to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Be flexible and dependable
• Be able to gain trust and respect of others.

On Offer

The company offers an attractive remuneration package this includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, and contribution towards professional subscriptions, and Bonus scheme. The business organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities and encourages flexible working.