London (Finchley Central area – N3 postcode)
£85,000+ (DOE)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager or Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineering to lead and develop an Electrical discipline within a growing building services consultancy.
This is a senior leadership position combining technical design expertise, team leadership, and commercial responsibility, reporting to the Engineering Director. The role will play a key part in shaping the growth, capability, and delivery performance of the electrical engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead the Electrical Engineering discipline across multiple projects
* Support business growth through technical input on bids and client engagement
* Act as a senior client-facing representative for the business
Design & Technical Delivery
* Lead electrical design for commercial and residential developments
* Cover HV/LV systems, lighting, lighting control, small power, telecoms, CCTV and fire alarm systems
* Ensure compliance with UK regulations
* Produce and review design drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam or similar tools
* Conduct site surveys, technical reports and design recommendations
Team Development
* Lead, mentor and develop engineers and junior staff
* Provide technical governance, approval and structured training
* Ensure quality, safety and technical excellence across all deliverables
Commercial & Delivery
* Manage budgets, resource planning and project profitability
* Monitor delivery performance, invoicing and workload allocation
* Drive efficient utilisation of engineering resources
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Present technical solutions clearly to clients and stakeholders
* Work with developers, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
* Support business development and relationship management
About You
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (Master’s preferred)
* Chartered Engineer (CEng – IET or equivalent)
* 12–15+ years’ UK building services consultancy experience
* Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or associate role
* Strong knowledge of UK electrical design standards and compliance
* Proven track record delivering complex building services projects
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
Key Skills
* Electrical building services design (commercial & residential)
* Strong knowledge of British Standards and UK regulations
* AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux proficiency
* Leadership, mentoring and team development
* Commercial awareness and project delivery focus
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Apply now with your up to date CV if you are interested and meet the requirements of this role
Salary description
£85000.00 - £85000.00 per year