Technical Director
Build Recruitment
Technical / Associate Director – Building Services (Electrical)
Maidstone, Kent
£85,000 – £90,000 Excellent Benefits Package
Full-Time Permanent
Are you an experienced Electrical Building Services professional looking to take on a senior leadership role within a growing and ambitious consultancy?
Our client is seeking a highly capable Technical / Associate Director to join their Maidstone office. This is a key appointment for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with a proven ability to lead the successful delivery of complex projects across a range of sectors.
This role is ideally suited to a project-focused leader with a strong Electrical Building Services background, who enjoys working closely with clients, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving projects from concept through to completion.
The Role
As a Technical / Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in both project delivery and business growth, providing technical leadership while ensuring the successful execution of high-profile schemes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee the delivery of Building Services projects across multiple sectors.
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Act as the primary client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships.
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Provide technical leadership with a particular focus on electrical engineering design and delivery.
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Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and quality standards.
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Support the development and mentoring of engineers across the business.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
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Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement, networking, and project bids.
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Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practice.
About You
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Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Strong Electrical Building Services design and project delivery background gained within a consultancy environment.
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Chartered status (or working towards) would be advantageous.
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Significant experience leading multidisciplinary Building Services projects.
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Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex projects from inception through to completion.
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Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
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Commercially aware with excellent project management capabilities.
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Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire teams.
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Ambitious, driven, and committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes.
What’s on Offer?
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Competitive salary of £85,000 – £90,000.
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Excellent benefits package.
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Senior leadership position with genuine influence on business direction.
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Opportunity to work on prestigious and technically challenging projects.
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Clear pathway for further career progression.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you are an experienced Electrical Building Services leader looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. sarah.strippel@buildrec.com or call 07449947554