Electrical Director / Associate Director – Building Services in London

Reference: 4841534Job ID: 5422659Posted: 2026-10-30Closing date: 2027-01-28Location: NottinghamSalary: 70,000 to 85,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Building ServicesCompany: HaysConsultant: Craig WattsHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: 0116 25380987Email: craig.watts@hays.comYour new companyA well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Building Services leadership team with the appointment of an Electrical Director or Associate Director.The business provides M&E consultancy alongside project management, cost consultancy, sustainability and building surveying services, working across sectors including commercial, hospitality, residential, student accommodation, healthcare, education, retail, leisure and the public sector.This is a senior appointment with a strong business development and client relationship focus. The successful individual will play an important role in developing the M&E offering, strengthening existing relationships and generating new opportunities, while retaining involvement in projects and the technical side of Electrical Building Services.Your new roleThe position can be appointed at either Director or Associate Director level, depending on the individual's experience.A significant part of the role will focus on business development, client relationships and identifying new opportunities. You will help strengthen existing relationships, develop new clients and represent the M&E offering across the wider market.Alongside the commercial responsibilities, you will remain involved in the delivery and oversight of Electrical Building Services projects.Responsibilities will include:Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clientsIdentifying new project and business opportunitiesSupporting the continued growth of the M&E consultancy offeringRepresenting the business at client meetingsLeading and overseeing Electrical Building Services projectsProviding technical leadership and guidance to engineersReviewing designs, specifications, calculations and technical reportsSupporting projects from initial concept through detailed design and constructionCollaborating with other disciplines across the wider consultancySupporting and developing members of the electrical teamWhat you'll need to succeedThis position would suit an established Electrical Director, Associate Director or Associate, or potentially a strong Principal Engineer looking to move into a commercially focused senior position.You should have:A strong background in Electrical Building Services designExperience within a Building Services, M&E or multidisciplinary consultancyStrong client-facing and relationship-building skillsAn interest in, or experience of, business development and winning workExperience delivering and overseeing Building Services projectsGood knowledge of Building Regulations and the construction design and procurement processKnowledge of 18th Edition IET Wiring RegulationsExperience with relevant Building Services design software, potentially including AutoCAD, Revit, IES and Hevacomp or equivalentHNC/HND or degree-level qualification within a relevant engineering disciplineThe ability to provide leadership and technical support to othersFor the Director-level appointment, there will be a particularly strong emphasis on business development, client relationships and generating new opportunities.What you'll get in returnDirector: circa 80,000–85,000 + car allowanceAssociate Director: 70,000–80,000 + car allowanceExcellent hybrid-working flexibilityTypically only one day per week in the officeA senior role with influence over the continued development of the M&E offeringA position combining business development, client relationships and technical leadershipExposure to projects across a broad range of sectorsThe backing of a wider multidisciplinary consultancy groupWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4841534 - Craig Watts