Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Eden Brown; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Built Environment Consultancy in the UK seeks an Associate/Senior Associate Electrical Design Engineer. In this role, you will lead MEP engineering teams, manage project risks, and oversee the design of electrical systems. Ideal candidates will have significant electrical building services experience and strong project management capabilities. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Private GP access

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Extensive experience in electrical building services design (consultant or contractor background).
• Relevant degree (HNC/HND) and progress toward IEng or CEng status.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams on projects, including design, supervision, and mentoring.
• Manage project risks, ensuring designs meet standards and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the creation of reports and specifications across various RIBA design stages.

Skills

Project management skills

Electrical building services design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent degree

Progress toward IEng or CEng status

Tools

CAD software

BIM (Revit)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering teams on a variety of projects, including design, supervision, and mentoring.
• Manage project risks, ensuring designs meet standards and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the creation of reports, drawings, and specifications across various RIBA design stages.
• Use CAD and BIM (Revit) software for designing building systems.
• Liaise with other professionals like architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Foster client relationships and contribute to business development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Extensive experience in electrical building services design (consultant or contractor background).
• Relevant degree (HNC/HND) and progress toward IEng or CEng status.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail, with a strong client‑focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development in either a technical or managerial path.
• A wide‑ranging project portfolio, including work in sectors such as science, manufacturing, healthcare, and residential.

About the Company

Our client is a leading Built Environment Consultancy, specialising in transforming the sustainability and quality of the built environment. With a team of over 1,000 professionals, they handle thousands of projects annually, driving innovation and excellence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus options to buy, carry over, or sell.
• Volunteering days, mental health support, life assurance, and pension scheme.
• Health insurance, private GP access, and gym discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Career development opportunities and performance bonuses.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.