Associate Director - Risk Management in London

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to join our Operational Assets team, based in London. It’s an exciting time to join our Operational Assets team. We have a proven track record working within the London, UK and European markets. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

Working alongside the Directors, you will be client facing, responding to our clients’ needs, developing, and producing reports, specifications and guidance or overseeing testing and commissioning activities. We work closely as a team to ensure we achieve the best results and deliver a consistent high-quality service for our clients.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors.
• Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and schedules.
• Find new opportunities for business growth and negotiate scope of Hoare Lea services and fee levels.
• Provide technical advice to clients on the operation of electrical engineering services in existing buildings.
• Prepare Fee Proposals.
• Deliver refurbishment and upgrade projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake condition surveys of electrical installations and producing written reports and recommendations.
• Produce Feasibility Studies for electrical infrastructure replacement or upgrade.
• Undertake Technical Due Diligence Reporting.
• Ensure that all work under your control is undertaken to relevant and applicable UK and EU regulations, design guides etc.
• Review of development and fit-out proposals and advising client on the implications in relation to the electrical services.
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
• Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects.
• Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a consultant Electrical Engineer, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Good experience in use of standards and codes applied in building services.
• Wiring Regulations; Fire Detection & Suppression Systems; General and Emergency Lighting design knowledge.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Can undertake essential calculations, maximum demands, typical Wm2 and apply electrical theory.
• Good understanding of 3 phase LV systems with reasonable to good understanding of HV systems.
• At least some experience working on projects in existing buildings.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Experience in leading teams of electrical engineers and supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
• Degree qualified in electrical engineering or similar degree.
• Chartered engineer status.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact louiescottodiperta@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview in person at our London office.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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