Associate Director - Electrical

Matchtech
London
About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the electrical engineering design team for major rail and infrastructure projects.

Serve as the Electrical Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE), ensuring consistency and quality of design deliverables across all project phases.

Provide leadership for the design office, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.

Plan and coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary design teams, including CAD/BIM specialists, engineers, and technical experts.

Liaise with client and stakeholder teams on technical issues, represent the design discipline in meetings, and provide informed technical advice and support.

Proactively review design documentation to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and project requirements.

Evaluate and implement relevant industry standards to maintain quality and compliance of engineering outputs.

Oversee quality aspects of electrical design deliverables in line with the project's Quality Management Plan.

Review and approve design deliverables, acting as a technical authority to ensure consistency and accuracy across all outputs.

Develop and maintain the technical competency of the electrical design team through:

Skills assessment and professional reviews

Training and development plans

Mentorship and guidance for junior engineers

Support for senior staff in growing technical capability within the business

Contribute to the implementation of processes supporting safety assurance (including CDM, CSM-RA, and interoperability) and technical verification and validation.

Promote sustainable design principles and encourage innovation throughout project delivery.

Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to support continuous improvement across projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Support business development activities, including technical input for bids and proposals across the UK and international markets.

Act as Technical Lead on key assignments, with responsibility for all engineering design coordination, production activities, and outputs on designated projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BEng/BSc) or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status with a recognized engineering institution.

Extensive experience in engineering management roles within major infrastructure or transportation projects, ideally with CRE/CEM experience.

Proven ability to manage design interfaces, drive integration, and deliver coordinated multidisciplinary engineering solutions.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage technical teams effectively.

Experience in engineering production environments and familiarity with building services or major station design.

Comprehensive understanding of multidisciplinary design processes and quality delivery across all design stages.

Proficiency with engineering software tools such as Trimble/Amtech Pro Design, Dialux, or Relux.

Solid knowledge of relevant UK standards and regulations applicable to rail and infrastructure design.

Experience implementing BIM Level 2 (ISO 19650) standards, including project mobilization and integration.

Strong understanding of BIM standards, design integration procedures, and applicable legislation.

In-depth knowledge of railway infrastructure systems, interfaces, and operational requirements.

Excellent project and team management skills, with experience developing and implementing technical strategies.

Strong background in quality assurance, rail engineering standards, and safety regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Posted 2025-12-15

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