Director (Data Centres and Mission Critical) - (1799)

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Director (Data Centres and Mission Critical)
Bristol

Due to our continued growth in the Data Centre and Mission Critical sector, a fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Director Mechanical Engineer to join a leading MEP Consultancy. You will form part of the Sector Leadership team and be responsible for managing and directing some of our key projects. The role will include meeting with Clients, managing multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical leadership and guidance and delivering successful projects from inception to completion.

About us

Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

Irrespective of the scale or complexity of a project, we provide a full range of MEP, environmental and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look.

Hoare Lea has joined Tetra Tech's High-Performance Buildings Group, a global alliance of MEP firms.

Why work for us?

You'll collaborate with the industry's best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.

You'll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.

You'll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

The role

As a Director you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for Mission Critical/Data Centre sector. Hoare Lea often act as lead consultant within this sector and you will work and lead multidisciplinary teams of Engineers, Architects, Structural / Civils Engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients. This will ensure that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved. The role is instrumental in helping to continue to grow and develop a team of technically competent engineers within this high performing sector, as well as seeking new opportunities to develop the business.

You will be thinking long term; establishing, planning and implementing the strategy for delivering future work. You'll also be accountable for large-scale/complex and high-risk projects, setting out expectations, and empowering others to manage and deliver projects, ensuring client needs are met.

You will be exerting a positive influence on the performance of your business area, leading by example and inspiring others to perform at their best.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing Clients and encourage repeat business opportunities
• Key role being responsible for leading large scale complex projects UK and Internationally
• Working with and refining strict governance processes associated with Mission Critical projects Support other Directors in developing client relationships in new or existing business sectors
• Broaden and build upon the services offered within your area of responsibility or expertise
• Develop leadership and support relevant directors in strategic direction of the business
• Lead bid preparation and coordinate tender activities with other disciplines both internally and externally
• Lead, coordinate and agree appointments in conjunction with Risk Management Group
• Plan, lead and manage medium/large scale projects within the office
• Accountable for communicating, coordinating and managing resources to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Accountable to the Client and Firm for the successful delivery of all projects within your business area
• Authors complex documents and oversees and reviews documentation authored by others
• Accountable for achieving financial targets within your area of the business or projects
• Be accountable for the financial management, invoicing, debtor chasing, fee variations and final account settlement on projects under your direction
• Facilitate and introduce new work stream activities within your area of the business to improve efficiency and motivation within the teams
• Provide guidance and technical support and assistance to engineering staff at all levels to ensure that the most appropriate design solutions are provided
• Provide expert technical support as part of project joint ventures within the firm
• Contribute to the work of the Technical Group
• To promote and enable a culture of innovation and ideas generation within the business area
• To provide a firm wide contribution within your area of technical expertise
• Lead by example, role model positive behaviours and actively influence others to do the same
• Input to the recruitment process for the business area and carry out interviews and assist in the selection process of suitable candidates at all levels
• Support the training coordinators and develop/oversee staff training requirements for the business area
• Support the Directors in the overall development of the business area

What we are looking for

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner
• Qualified and recognised in industry with Incorporated / Chartered status
• Have recognised Project Management qualifications (Prince II or similar)
• Strong technical knowledge in the primary area of expertise and work to relevant and applicable regulations, design guides, etc.
• Good understanding of other disciplines
• IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines
• Extensive relevant industry experience
• Commitment to effectively deliver to demanding timescales.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Works under own initiative and under increased pressure
• Provide a lead role in an integrated project design team with other construction professionals.
• Acts in a professional, personable and competent manner.
• Positively leads a team.
• Proactively supports and motivates team members.
• Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth.
• Show commitment to personal and continuing professional development.
• Actively contributes to the wider engineering and construction industry.

Our benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry-leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Core benefits

• Private medical scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Travel Allowance - electric car scheme
• Profit and performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave
• Season Ticket Loans
• Professional membership subscription
• Flexitime

Flexible benefits

• 9-day fortnight - the firm offers all employees the option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Hybrid Working - activity-based approach
• Employee stock purchase plan - a voluntary program which allows eligible employees to purchase Tetra Tech common stock at a 15% discount
• Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days
• Study Assistance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Sabbatical Leave
• Other flexible benefits include gym and retail discounts, travel & dental insurance and GAYE (Give as you Earn)
• Flexible working - We're happy to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact louiescottodiperta@hoarelea.com

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to being a place where underrepresented individuals and communities are not just included, but where marginalised knowledge and experience is valued, amplified, and harnessed. So, we strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, people of the Global Majority, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, neurodivergent people, and those from all other underrepresented or marginalised groups. To learn more about our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, see our DEI strategy.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.

Flexible working

We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.

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