Associate Director - Electrical Engineering

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join 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.