Associate Electrical Engineer

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer - South Manchester

We’re working exclusively with a highly regarded building services consultancy to appoint a Electrical Associate/ Associate Director to their leadership team in South Manchester.

This is a key strategic hire within a business known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and diverse project portfolio. As Associate Director, you’ll take a client-facing lead across multiple sectors — including commercial, education and residential — while overseeing the performance and coordination of an established mechanical design team.

It’s an ideal role for an experienced Electrical building services engineer looking for more influence, leadership, and long-term progression within a growing business.

This is a significant moment for the business as they secure several key project and frameworks wins. Now would be an excellent time to join and share their success and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering delivery on a variety of multi-sector projects
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders
• Manage and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, promoting collaboration and technical development
• Coordinate design outputs across disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery
• Oversee workload planning, resource management, and project financials
• Support Directors with business development, bid work, and strategic growth planning
• Maintain high technical standards, champion sustainable design, and ensure compliance with current regulations

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Electrical Building Services Engineer (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward CEng status
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within UK consultancy environment
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects from concept to handover
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills
• Comfortable managing teams and coordinating cross-discipline design packages
• Confident communicator with a commercially aware, delivery-focused mindset

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package (£75K–£82K)
• Annual bonus and enhanced benefits
• Clear progression route toward Director-level
• Supportive and modern working culture (hybrid working available)
• Opportunity to lead high-quality projects with long-standing clients
• A visible and influential role within a respected consultancy

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English