At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver sustainable electrical engineering solutions and lead project teams.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Private medical cover, stock options, flexible working, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact in the built environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering; chartered status preferred for Senior Associate.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an associate or senior associate electrical engineer 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 either our Bournemouth or Reading office.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as primary client contact for projects; define and agree briefs and represent the company professionally at project meetings.
- Promote services to create opportunities and support client objectives.
- Lead and coordinate project teams (including specialist groups), prioritise workloads and host or chair internal project meetings.
- Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor project expenditure, report costs and resource needs to line managers/partners.
- Delegate, review and check work from junior staff; contribute to staff development and performance objectives.
- Maintain awareness of consultant appointment conditions, procurement routes and commercial risks; identify and mitigate business risks.
- Contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the firm and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support repeat business and growth.
Additional responsibilities for Senior Associate:
- Lead larger‑scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation.
- Support development and leadership of the local team and report regularly to senior management.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable/working toward for Associate.
- Extensive project and client leadership experience.
- Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides.
- Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs.
- Excellent client‑facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations.
- Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify and mitigate risks, and contribute to profitable delivery.
- Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members — leads projects (Associate) or leads teams and local practice (Senior Associate).
- Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales.
- IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows.
- Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing.
Benefits
- Private medical cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Stock options.
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service).
- Flexible and hybrid working.
Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer in Reading employer: LinkedIn
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises sustainable engineering solutions and fosters a collaborative work culture in our Bournemouth or Reading offices. We offer competitive benefits including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, and flexible working arrangements, all while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment.
