Associate Director – Electrical Engineering

Job Category: General Leadership

Requisition Number: ASSOC004760

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• Posted : September 8, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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• Investigate and analyse MEP failures, design and workmanship deficiencies, and system underperformance on construction projects.
• Conduct forensic engineering reviews, root cause analysis, and technical audits for disputes and claims.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for legal proceedings.
• Interface with legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders during investigations and dispute resolution processes.
• Support business development efforts by leveraging technical credibility and industry relationships.
• Stay current with building codes, engineering standards, and relevant case law relating to building performance and construction disputes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, CIBSE, IET or equivalent)
• 15+ years of experience with a design consultancy or MEP contractor.
• Strong understanding of the full lifecycle of building services: from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical problems through research, analysis, and reporting.
• Proven record of collaborating with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Enrolment or interest in postgraduate study in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution, or similar.
• Familiarity with JCT, NEC, or FIDIC contract mechanisms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for technical writing.
• Experience conducting technical audits, condition surveys, or dilapidation assessments of building services systems.
• Familiarity with assessing MEP installation quality against design intent, statutory requirements, and industry best practice.

Why Join Us

• Be mentored by industry leading experts in engineering and construction law.
• Work on high profile international disputes and expert witness appointments.
• Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.
• Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork.