AECOM are seeking an Associate Technical Director for Electrical Low Voltage Systems to join our team in a senior technical and leadership capacity. This role is the primary discipline authority for LV electrical design across complex, high-profile projects spanning commercial, institutional, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will lead design teams, own technical quality and sign-off, champion digital delivery, and actively develop the next generation of electrical engineers.
The role carries direct accountability for LV/MV design quality, team performance, client relationships, and business development contribution within the Electrical Engineering practice.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and sign off on LV/MV electrical designs across all stages including power distribution, switchgear, protection coordination, and fault level studies.
- Direct detailed LV calculations: cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protection discrimination studies in accordance with applicable standards (IEC 60364, BS 7671, EN 50110, or equivalent).
- Own the design of emergency power systems including UPS, generator sets, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and critical power infrastructure.
- Lead ELV systems design: structured cabling (Cat6A/OM4), access control, CCTV, PA/VA, BMS integration interfaces, and ICT room infrastructure.
- Define and review earthing and lightning protection strategies in compliance with IEC 62305 and applicable/similar local standards.
- Coordinate utility/DNO interfaces for LV/MV service entry, metering, and substation design; liaise directly with network operators as required.
- Develop and review energy metering strategies, smart metering integration, and EV charging infrastructure as part of building services design.
- Serve as Lead Verifier on projects, confirming technical approaches meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Approve and sign off on technical deliverables including calculations, specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules.
- Lead quality control reviews of all electrical designs, calculations, and deliverables, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
- Provide specialized technical expertise and act as the internal subject matter expert for complex LV/MV technical solutions.
- Drive innovation in design and delivery: implement new techniques, tools, and methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and value.
- Facilitate and lead interdisciplinary coordination reviews, ensuring fully integrated and clash-free designs.
- Oversee interface and coordination with MV/HV engineers at design boundaries to ensure seamless system integration.
- Champion advanced digital tools including Revit MEP for LV electrical modelling, ensuring adherence to BIM Execution Plans and LOD/LOI requirements.
- Oversee integration of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (e.g., ACC, BIM 360) and clash detection processes across projects.
- Promote and implement automation solutions for electrical design workflows, including parametric scheduling, load calculation automation, and drawing production efficiency.
- Ensure LV design software standards are maintained across the team: Amtech Pro / Trimble Primus, DIALux evo, ETAP, or equivalent tools as applicable.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets and schedules for large-scale LV projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives.
- Act as Discipline Lead on projects, with sign-off authority on LV designs up to agreed complexity and value thresholds.
- Set and monitor team goals, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Build consensus and drive collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and business units.
- Present complex LV technical solutions to clients and stakeholders clearly and compellingly.
- Support business development by contributing to technical proposals, estimates, and client engagement strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor on LV systems strategy.
- Identify opportunities for service expansion and contribute to the growth of the electrical engineering practice.
- Manage a team of electrical engineers and BIM technicians, providing clear direction, performance management, and professional development support.
- Mentor, coach, and train engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Lead peer reviews, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and internal CPD activities focused on LV systems.
- Support recruitment, retention, and career progression of the electrical engineering team.