Associate / Associate Director - Electrical Engineering - Leeds

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Electrical Associate / Associate Director to provide technical and commercial leadership for multidisciplinary building services projects. This role involves overseeing electrical design solutions from concept to construction, mentoring engineers, and contributing to business development efforts. Applicants should possess a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, chartered status, and strong experience in digital design tools. Flexible working arrangements are available and eligibility for UK security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with recognised professional body.
• Strong experience delivering electrical building services projects.
• Expertise in digital design tools such as IES, Revit, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and commercial leadership for projects.
• Oversee development and delivery of electrical design solutions.
• Manage project delivery while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Expertise

Project Management

Commercial Management

Low-Carbon Design

Client Engagement

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

IES

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer ready to take a leading role in complex multidisciplinary projects? Tetra Tech is looking for an Electrical Associate / Associate Director to join our growing Leeds team. This is an opportunity to combine technical excellence with project leadership while delivering innovative low‑carbon engineering solutions across sectors including defence, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and retail.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As an Electrical Associate / Associate Director, you will provide technical and commercial leadership for building services engineering projects delivered from our Leeds office. You will oversee the development and delivery of electrical design solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and construction stages. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure designs meet client objectives, regulatory requirements and Tetra Tech quality standards.

You will also support the performance and growth of the Leeds building services team, managing project delivery, coordinating technical outputs and contributing to business development through client engagement and bid activities.

Your Impact in this Position

In this role, you will influence how complex building services projects are designed and delivered. Your expertise will guide teams in developing efficient, sustainable electrical engineering solutions while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. By mentoring engineers and technicians, strengthening client relationships and contributing to new project opportunities, you will play a key role in the continued growth and technical capability of the Leeds engineering team.

Core Capabilities

• Electrical Engineering Expertise - Lead electrical building services design across diverse sectors; Apply strong knowledge of power, lighting, and building systems; integration; Ensure designs meet relevant technical standards and regulations
• Project & Commercial Management - Manage project delivery from concept through to completion; Oversee budgets, resources and programme performance; Maintain technical quality and compliance across engineering outputs
• Low-Carbon & Sustainable Design - Develop energy‑efficient electrical systems aligned with net‑zero targets; Support integration of renewable and low‑carbon technologies; Promote sustainability within engineering design strategies
• Client Engagement & Business Development - Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders; Lead or contribute to bids, tenders and technical presentations; Provide strategic engineering advice across project teams
• Leadership & Team Development - Mentor and develop engineers and technicians; Promote collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; Support the growth and capability of the Leeds engineering group

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

You will hold a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering and be a Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional body. You will have strong experience delivering electrical building services projects across multiple sectors and demonstrate expertise in digital design tools such as IES, Revit and Navisworks. A strong understanding of sustainable and low‑carbon engineering design, along with excellent communication and leadership skills, is essential.

Working Environment

This role is based in Leeds, within Tetra Tech’s multidisciplinary engineering hub. Flexible working arrangements are available, and travel may be required depending on project needs. Due to the nature of some projects, eligibility for UK security clearance (SC) is required.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE