Total 2 Director/C-Level Engineering job vacancies in Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ

Company

A well-established, high-performing building services engineering consultancy with multiple offices across the UK. Operating as a partnership, this business keeps sustainability at the core of everything they do, with the aim of succeeding and portraying a socially responsible and ethical image. They have been in operation for over 50 years, maintaining client relationships through quality and consistency. They have a very healthy pipeline of work and are seeking a candidate at Associate Engineer / AD level (Mechanical) to join their Edinburgh office. This role comes with the opportunity to become a Partner in the business within the next 4-6 years. If you are commercially driven, interested in fees / winning work, money-motivated and like the idea of becoming a business Partner as part of your career plans, then this company will provide you with the opportunity and environment to thrive in.

Role

• You will lead the mechanical operations of the business, both from a project and people perspective as well as getting involved in fees, business development etc.
• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Leading and delivering the mechanical aspect of projects from concept to completion working under industry standards and regulations.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise, supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental and governance processes.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IET.
• Proficient in energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools such as AutoCAD, Excel, IES, Revit is beneficial
• Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
• Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Excellent communication skills and client facing ability

Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE
• Route to Partnership
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Hybrid working
• Holiday buy/sell
• Private Healthcare
• Great work-life balance (35hr week)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to work

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

In order to support our planned growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Director to join our Fire Engineering Department within our Building Safety Business Unit. This role could be based from several of our key locations and can be worked flexibly with a mix of office and home-based working and the option to adjust start/finish times.

Our Fire Engineering teams provide clients with cost-effective and bespoke solutions for the full range of fire safety design in different sectors.

What does the role involve?

You will be working across a variety of projects as part of a wider team based in the UK with the opportunity to collaborate with other Sweco business areas and on international projects. This role will suit somebody with significant design consultancy experience and posessing a recognised fire safety engineering qualification with a recognised track record in delivery of projects from design through to construction and completion.

As part of this role, you will sit within a wider technical excellence team where the focus is on the technical oversight and delivery of projects, albeit candidates with strong business acumen and line management are welcomed.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods i.e. prescriptive and performance based.
Carrying out site visits when required.
Attending internal and external meetings.
Preparing fee proposals.
Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
Liaising with clients on a daily basis.
Reviewing and authorising work done by others.
To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

Experience working in a similar role with extensive experience in fire safety engineering.
A proven background in fire safety engineering with an excellent understanding of fire engineered solutions
Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.
Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Engineering.
Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved chartership status via IFE.
What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers

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