Associate Electrical Engineer

Section Manager | Building Services and M&E Contracting – Permanent

Location: Central London (near London Bridge) Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Subject to experience) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Industry: Building Services

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join the Building Services team at a leading global engineering and design consultancy. This pivotal role involves technical leadership and the design and delivery of complex Electrical Building Services systems across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a focus on commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the team, contributing significantly to project delivery, client relationships, and the mentoring of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Design Leadership: Lead the conceptual and detailed design of all electrical building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data infrastructure, adhering to UK and European standards.
• Project Management: Take responsibility for the technical and financial performance of projects, managing budgets, resources, and deadlines from inception through to completion.
• Client Engagement: Act as a key technical point of contact for clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality design documentation, specifications, and reports that meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Team Development: Mentor, guide, and supervise intermediate and junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth within the team.
• Business Development: Support senior leadership in winning new work through contributing to bids, proposals, and demonstrating technical expertise.
• Sustainable Solutions: Drive the integration of sustainable and low‑carbon design principles into all electrical engineering solutions.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution (e.g., IET, CIBSE) is highly desirable, or demonstrable progression toward chartership.
• Experience: Significant post‑graduate experience in Electrical Building Services design within a UK consultancy environment, operating at a Senior or Principal level previously.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry software (e.g., Amtech, Dialux, Revit) and proficiency with relevant UK design standards (BS, EN).
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects in sectors such as commercial offices, residential, education, or healthcare.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity to work on large‑scale, high‑profile projects in a collaborative, global firm.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Vibrant office location in the heart of London, with excellent transport links.

For more information, please contact me on 07711 370552

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting, Design, and Engineering

Industries

Engineering Services, Construction, and Design Services