Associate Director - ELV

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AECOM are currently seeking a Associate Director - ELV, to join our Buildings Design practice. The Senior Associate is responsible for the technical delivery and strategic oversight of large-scale structural building services projects. Leading a team of approximately nine professionals, the Senior Associate ensures project excellence through effective planning, coordination, and execution, while maintaining alignment with client objectives, budgets, and timelines. Responsibilities: Lead and manage building services projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of engineering processes. Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous development. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants, ensuring alignment of project goals and expectations. Oversee the design, analysis, and review of complex structural systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and project specifications. Conduct design reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure the reliability, safety, and integrity of engineering solutions. Responsible for engagement with the EC team and the utilisation of the project team, including UAE and EC resources on projects. Lead digital transformation through system optimisation, advanced simulation strategies, and multidisciplinary coordination using Revit, Revizto, ACC, and BIM 360. Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of building systems, provide expert recommendations to clients, and develop project specifications in line with the latest regulations and technologies. Contribute to proposals, technical presentations, and bids, supporting the acquisition of new projects and strengthening client relationships. Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team culture, promoting positive morale and interdisciplinary teamwork. Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring design integrity, budget control, and milestone achievement. Works independently, prioritising tasks and developing solutions to complex issues while influencing internal and external stakeholders. A Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering is required A minimum of 15+ years experience is required in the Electrical / ELV field. A minimum of 5+ leading multi-disciplinary teams and ELV design on vertical projects. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.