Associate Director - Electrical - (2189) in Manchester

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

We have an opportunity for an Associate Director to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in our Manchester office.

We have a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the North. Our work spans cutting edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Build and maintain client and consultant relationships; secure new business and negotiate scope and fees.
• Lead interviews, bid preparation and consultant appointment negotiations.
• Define client briefs and ensure delivery of technically accurate, high-quality solutions.
• Lead delivery and take ownership of profitable large or technically complex schemes.
• Represent Hoare Lea at project and principal meetings across disciplines.
• Develop, lead and mentor a high-performing team; manage workload, performance objectives and succession planning.
• Chair team management meetings and monitor team expenditure.
• Manage and mitigate project and business risks; ensure compliance with procurement and contractual requirements.
• Promote HL services and sector development; share technical knowledge firmwide and act as a technical point of contact.
• Contribute to central management, business improvement projects and open communication across the business.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Chartered engineer (or equivalent professional recognition).
• Strong technical expertise in electrical design and current regulations.
• Extensive relevant industry experience delivering complex projects to tight timescales.
• Good understanding of other building services disciplines and integrated project teams.
• Proven commercial and client-development skills; builds lasting professional relationships.
• Demonstrable leadership: motivates teams, manages performance and drives succession planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, IT-literate (relevant design/office software).
• Committed to continuous professional development and wider industry engagement.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.