Senior Associate Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Shape the future of building services engineering. Lead inspiring projects. Make a lasting impact.

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded Senior Associate Electrical Design Engineer to play a key leadership role in our Cambridge Building Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical excellence, client leadership and business development while helping shape the future of a growing team.

You’ll lead the delivery of innovative, high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, spanning education, commercial, residential, healthcare and the public sector. From early concept through to completion, you’ll influence design decisions, solve complex engineering challenges and help deliver buildings that make a real difference to the people who use them.

As a trusted adviser to clients and a mentor to colleagues, you’ll build lasting relationships, inspire those around you and identify opportunities to grow our business. You’ll have the scope to make your mark, strengthen our reputation and help create an environment where talented engineers can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll lead electrical engineering delivery on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• You’ll develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact.
• You’ll lead project meetings, workshops and technical discussions with clients, contractors and design teams.
• You’ll provide technical leadership and quality assurance for electrical design deliverables.
• You’ll mentor and develop graduates and engineers, support chartership progression, plan resources and provide day-to-day technical guidance. You’ll also support recruitment and the continued growth of the Cambridge Building Services team.
• You’ll identify and secure new opportunities through existing client relationships and business development.
• You’ll contribute to fee proposals, project planning, risk management and financial performance, while promoting innovation, digital delivery and best practice

About you

You’re a confident, collaborative engineering professional who enjoys combining technical leadership with developing people and building successful client relationships. You’re commercially aware, solutions-focused and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both projects and business growth.

• You’ll have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• You’ll be a Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership, with a recognised professional institution such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers or the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• You’ll bring significant experience of designing and delivering electrical building services projects, together with a strong understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• You’ll communicate clearly, manage stakeholders confidently and have experience of leading project teams and client relationships.
• You’ll have a strong record of mentoring and developing engineers and graduates.
• You’ll combine commercial awareness with a sound understanding of project financial management.
• You’ll also have experience of working in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

What success looks like

You’ll become a key figure in our Cambridge Building Services team, recognised for your technical expertise, collaborative leadership and ability to turn strong relationships into successful projects.

You’ll help strengthen our client partnerships, unlock new business opportunities, raise design standards and develop the next generation of engineering talent. Above all, you’ll help build a thriving team that delivers exceptional outcomes for clients while creating an environment where people are proud to work, learn and grow.

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