Technical Director

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Job description

Technical Director - Electrical (Based in Norwich, Norfolk)
Introduction
Renenergy has over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy market. We have always been innovative in creating a sustainable future by helping our commercial customers save on electricity costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
We believe technology is the solution in making a positive change. Being strongly committed to making a difference in the fight against climate change we see solar power as the future of energy for generations to come with innovative solutions.
Our in-house Consultancy and Technical team manage projects from end-to-end, ensuring the best outcome and service. Whether you want to reduce your energy spend, cut your carbon emissions, or protect against rising energy costs, RenEnergy are at the forefront of design and development. We are looking at how to enhance the integration of solar power, electric vehicle charging and battery backup to power businesses, homes and cars.
When you join Renenergy, you become part of a company that is looking to pioneering the future. We are looking to establish the company in cutting-edge and innovative projects addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to delivering high quality technical solutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential. We are a small team with drive and ambition who works with small businesses and large corporations.
The Role
The Technical Director will have a proven track record in design and technical electrical project delivery, client management and team development. This role will be pivotal in being a major contributor to the strategic objectives of the sector. With experience in technical delivery of commercial electrical projects and being commercial astute, you will lead a team with your technical expertise.
The role will suit someone looking to develop their career with a company that is undergoing exciting growth in finding solutions. You will need to be able to multitask and get the full potential of a relatively small team that is looking to grow.
The Requirements
* Commercially astute with demonstrable experience of successfully delivering large scale commercial projects
* Lead on Research and development electrical projects and develop the design and operational team.
* Provide management, leadership and a strong grounding in engineering & technical skills
* Ensure projects achieve their required results, deliverables are full developed and meet the needs our all our diverse clients
* Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and skilled sector engineering judgment in solving problems.
* Determine project deliverables, objectives and requirements, organise schedules, manage teams and resources and develop standards, quality and guidelines.
* setting standards, benchmarks mentoring and coaching the team, transference of skills and knowledge
* Provide project management expertise and commercial oversight for major projects to ensure delivery commitments are met
* Monitors project risk and risk mitigation strategy project KPIs and assists in resolution of issues or deviations
* Represents the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
* Carry out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
* Support sales in tender and procurement of contractors
* Hands on involvement in local office management in conjunction with other members of the senior management team
* Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details design
Minimum Requirements
* Strong career background in the delivery of electrical projects.
* Proven experience of leading DC project work streams and understanding the electrical requirements in the UK.
* Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.
* Detailed Knowledge of electrical design, engineering practices, techniques and procedures
* Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials
* Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skills
* A good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a Project
* Knowledge of Electrical design, ELV, LV, MV and ideally HV engineering practices, techniques, and procedures
* An ability to engage at all levels and work as a committed team leader.
What you will need:
* Experience of mission critical projects
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
* Leadership & mentoring skills
* BSc/BEng in appropriate Electrical engineering discipline/ or have sufficient equivalent experience
* Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
* Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law
* Cost and project diagnosis of projects and ensures the return of target margins of projects