Electrical Technical Director

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Job Description Start here. Grow here. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Director to lead and develop the electrical engineering discipline within our Building Services team in Belfast. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a range of healthcare, education, and school sector projects , ensuring the highest levels of design quality, innovation, and compliance. You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the electrical engineering team, providing mentorship, technical oversight, and client-facing expertise to support the delivery of sustainable, high-performing building solutions.

What youll do! Technical Leadership Lead the electrical engineering discipline across healthcare, education, and school projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Oversee and review the design of LV/HV distribution systems, lighting, fire alarms, emergency systems, security, ICT, and building automation systems. Ensure projects meet healthcare-specific standards such as HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda), HBNs (Health Building Notes), and NHS requirements.

Promote innovation and integration of low-carbon and sustainable design technologies. Project Delivery Manage the technical delivery of multiple projects, from concept through detailed design and construction. Provide electrical technical leadership during all RIBA stages of design. Review and sign off technical documentation, specifications, and reports. Coordinate with mechanical, public health, and sustainability teams to deliver fully integrated building services solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for electrical design matters with clients, design teams, and contractors. Develop strong client relationships in the healthcare and education sectors to support business growth. Participate in bids, presentations, and project interviews. Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing. Support resource planning, recruitment, and performance management within the electrical team.

Implement best practices, QA/QC procedures, and ensure adherence to internal standards. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of whats possible? *
* ** Requirements:
Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent). Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the IET or equivalent professional body. Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in building services electrical design, including leadership of healthcare and education sector projects. Proven track record of delivering complex electrical designs for hospitals, laboratories, universities, and schools. Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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