Electrical Design Director

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Building Services
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £60,000 to £75,000 + Car/Allowance

Electrical Design Director - Launch a new office

Your new company

You will be joining a well‑established building services consultancy with a strong technical reputation and a growing presence across the Midlands. The organisation delivers innovative engineering solutions across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public buildings. With ongoing investment in its Birmingham operation, the business is seeking an experienced electrical leader to enhance and develop its regional capability.

Your new role

As Electrical Design Director, you will take ownership of electrical design leadership for the region. You’ll oversee concept and detailed electrical design, manage project delivery, provide technical direction, and act as the senior electrical point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
You will lead electrical design across LV distribution, lighting, life‑safety systems, renewables and power infrastructure. You’ll review and sign off technical work, guide engineering teams, support recruitment and training, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards. The role also includes involvement in business development, proposals, fee submissions, interviews and supporting expansion of the electrical discipline.

What you'll need to succeed

Strong technical background in electrical building services engineering
  • Significant senior consultancy experience at Principal/Associate level or above
  • Ability to lead electrical projects from concept to completion
  • Experience directing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong client‑facing skills and ability to win trust quickly
  • Commercial understanding and ability to oversee budgets, fees and profitability
  • Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring capability

What you'll get in return

You’ll be joining a consultancy committed to technical quality, progression and professional growth. This is a high‑impact senior role offering influence over the electrical discipline, input into regional strategy and a varied workload. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000–£75,000 + car or allowance, clear progression opportunities and the chance to be a key figure in strengthening the Birmingham office.

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