Technical Director

IRC have partnered with a growing M&E consultancy firm with offices based in Dublin and Cork. We are delighted to bring this brand-new Technical Director position to market.

My client are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

We now seek an experienced Technical Director to be based in our Dublin / Cork office. You will have experience in the delivery of European data centres and mission-critical projects, along with other sector experience including process pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, labs and/or clean rooms would be desirable.

Missions

• Takes Team Management and leadership role in the development the technology electrical team in Ireland.
• Takes Team Management and leadership role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services. Assists the Directors with Business strategy and management.
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals
• Working closely with clients and project team to establish project requirements
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Fiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target margin
• Leadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projects
• Liaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projects
• Liaising with future client prospects and general business development.
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Hands on involvement in local office management in conjunction with other members of the senior management team
• Support clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment.
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details designs
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
• Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team
• Production of technical white papers to promote the technical capabilities of Callaghan ǀ Red
• Hands on involvement in the sector management team in conjunction with other members of the team
• Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres
• Presenting technical papers at industry events where the opportunity arises
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Location: Based in Dublin/Cork

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline/BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MEI + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng status
• Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types
• Experience of having managed projects abroad (desirable)

SKILLS/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc
• Flexible and self-motivational approach to work
• Ability to use it based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of bs standards/ UK regulations/codes
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Presentation skills
• Leadership & mentoring skills
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills

SPECIFIC BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING

• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

INTERNAL INTERFACES

• Board Directors, Project Managers, Non-technical / administrative colleagues
• Collaborating globally with peers and counterparts
• Developing long-term business relationships with colleagues

EXTERNAL INTERFACES

• Developing long-term business relationships with suppliers, clients and business professionals.

Guidant IRC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.