Area Manager/Director Job at London Full Time NEW

Our client is a commercially aware and technically robust engineering consultancy. Bringing an unrivalled level of professionalism and attention to detail, their teams of mechanical and electrical engineers and energy and sustainability experts work to solve complex problems on behalf of their clients and navigate the route to net zero and a sustainable future. Take fiscal responsibility for the regional office including providing required information to the Financial Director as and when required in a timeous manner. Responsible for the continued development of Xburo UK Limited’s presence in the Commercial / Education / Defence / Healthcare / Residential Market, with an ability to contribute to opportunities throughout the UK. Contribute to the wider business development process within Xburo across all service lines. Support the business development team in contributing to campaigns and indicatives. Be outward facing to the Markets including liaising with clients, professional organisations, contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors – able to develop new and/or existing areas of business. Be able to ‘own’ the necessary responses to project opportunities and provide both strategic & specific input into bids and proposals. Maintain overall responsibility for effective delivery of engineering project teams, including providing technical input and supervision of others within the regional team. This would include management of remote teams, with the assistance of other office leads, where relevant. Undertake project reviews to ensure technical and programme constraints are met. Undertake Client/Design Team briefings to establish project criteria. Involved in the preparation of reports, design, specifications and contract documents. Operate the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy. Assisting in the monitoring of and reporting on capital and fee expenditure. Degree in Building Services / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification). Thorough knowledge of the Market Place and a track record of generating business opportunities whilst developing client relationships – proven ability to build up and maintain client and team relationships Similar experience working in a design consultancy, with experience of business development as well as design (concept, scheme and detail design across a range of sectors). Ability to manage projects and design commissions relating to building services including project finances. A good understanding of quality assurance, safety and environmental sustainability. Working knowledge and use of relevant software packages – with an understanding of developing digital technologies. Financial awareness and the ability to control project finances. Working knowledge of common forms of contract such as NEC, JCT etc. Awareness of key legislation, regulations and industry standards relevant to Building Services, i.e. building regs, London Plan, BREEAM, etc.