Job Description
PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for an Associate Director role in London. This will be working for a well established contractor within the Rail, M&E and Civils experience.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Building
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Electrical Engineering team.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous development.
Technical Oversight & Design
Lead the design and assurance of complex electrical systems (LV/HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, SCADA, UPS, BMS, etc.).
Ensure full compliance with safety standards, industry regulations (including BS 7671 and ATEX), and internal processes.
Strategic & Operational Development
Establish and enhance internal design capability, processes, and tools.
Drive technical input into tenders, business development, and client engagements.
Governance & Safety
Oversee peer reviews, technical audits, and post-project learning.
Support investigations and ensure engineering safety across all project phases.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Lead initiatives around BIM integration, compliance, sustainability, and digital engineering.
Champion CPD, knowledge sharing, and the embedding of best practices.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Expertise across electrical design, process systems, hazardous area compliance, and BIM integration.
In-depth experience in LV/HV systems, protective devices, control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and power distribution.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of team and capability development.
Clear understanding of CDM, DSEAR, and electrical safety legislation.
Qualifications
Essential:
Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant institution (IET, IMechE, CIBSE).
NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
BS 7671 (18th Edition) & C&G 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Competencies & Behaviours
Decisive, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure.
Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
Strong client-facing ability-able to balance commercial and technical needs.
Committed to mentoring, CPD, and national travel when required.
Fluent in English (written and verbal); confident in technical reporting.
Experience Required
Minimum 15 years' experience in infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
Strong hands-on background as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.
Ideally has worked across both contractor and client-side roles, with exposure to Network Rail CRE responsibilities
