Secretariat - Associate Director, Engineering Sciences- Thermal, Fluid and Combustion

London, England, United Kingdom2mo ago

In Office Director EMEA Aerospace Associate Director of Engineering Team Management Business Development

Requirements

• Requisite professional designations and work experience: • Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or related field • Deep expertise in relevant disciplines (e.g., fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion) • Proven ability to manage client relationships and multidisciplinary teams • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in high-stakes or dispute contexts • Demonstrated contribution to business development and practice growth • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) preferred • Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Lead complex failure analysis and engineering investigations, providing technical direction and ensuring high-quality, defensible outputs • Serve as a subject matter expert in areas such as Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Combustion • Oversee laboratory testing, computational analysis, and field investigations • Act as a primary client interface, communicating complex technical findings clearly to clients, counsel, and non-technical stakeholders • Support and, where appropriate, serve as an expert witness, including preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials • Manage multiple engagements, including scope, budget, timelines, and risk • Mentor junior professionals and contribute to team development and technical excellence • Drive business development, including proposal development, client relationship expansion, and market visibility