Associate Electrical Engineer - Building Services (MEP) in Manchester

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values a positive and collaborative work environment, diversity of thought, and encourages innovative ideas from every perspective. We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare and education to commercial, residential and industrial, providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award‑winning and sustainable environments. Our MEP team in Manchester is at the forefront of sustainable and high‑performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the Northwest of England.

About You

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. Our team leaders will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high‑quality outputs for our clients. We are excited to see you develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions and to lead a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations. We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness. We are eager for someone who wants to contribute to our work‑winning activity alongside our MEP lead and Regional Director. Interested in shaping the future of building design with us? Apply now! If you don’t meet all the criteria but are a motivated engineer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply. We are growing and have opportunities for talented individuals at all levels.

You Should Have

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in leading Building Services design with an electrical focus.
• A track record working across sectors in the UK (e.g., healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial).
• Experience in people leadership, including performance and development.
• A keenness for business development, with the ambition to win new work and manage commercial responsibilities.
• Understanding of BIM processes, including Revit and proficiency in Electrical OM/Amtech/Dialux.

Why Join us?

Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

• We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritise the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.
• We do what is right: Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network.
• Growth: We are on an exciting growth journey across the UK – we want you to be part of it.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. We ask our full‑time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.