Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Presencial; GBP 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

MATCHTECH GROUP is seeking a highly experienced Associate / Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester. This senior role leads major data centre electrical design projects, providing technical governance, commercial oversight and leadership to engineering teams.

You will shape business development, client relationships and the growth strategy for the Northern office. The role offers a high-profile opportunity with leadership responsibilities, travel as required, and a strong salary

Formación

• 10+ years' experience in an engineering design consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering complex electrical design projects within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, RELUX, AMTECH and DIALUX.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead major data centre electrical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and governance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Support business development, client management and fee proposals.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, timescales and risk management.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Client-facing

Business development

Communication

Project management

Educación

BEng or MEng in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or pursuing Chartership

Herramientas

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

RELUX

AMTECH

DIALUX

Descripción del empleo

Associate / Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Manchester

£75,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

Engineering Consultancy | Leadership Opportunity | Data Centre Projects

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Manchester office and play a key role in the strategic expansion of their Northern business unit. This is a senior leadership position for an accomplished Electrical Design Engineer with a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects, managing client relationships, developing business opportunities, and leading high-performing technical teams. Working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, you will drive technical excellence, profitability, operational performance, and the continued growth of the Manchester office.

The Role

As an Associate / Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead major projects across the data centre sector, whilst providing technical governance and commercial oversight. You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality electrical design solutions, mentoring engineering teams, supporting business development activities, and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Electrical Design

• Lead the delivery of complex electrical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Act as Electrical Team Lead on major multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Review, check and approve electrical design calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce and oversee detailed electrical design solutions using industry-standard software including RELUX, DIALUX, AMTECH, AutoCAD, REVIT and MicroStation.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and technical governance across projects.
• Act as CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) or CEM (Contractor's Engineering Manager) where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, industry legislation and health & safety requirements.

Project & Commercial Management

• Manage project delivery programmes, resources and financial performance.
• Oversee change management processes and project risk mitigation.
• Assist with fee proposals, project bids and contract negotiations.
• Support successful project delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Provide commercial leadership across multiple projects and frameworks.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop and grow key client accounts across the data centre and development sectors.
• Identify and secure new opportunities to generate additional business revenue.
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and stakeholder forums.
• Chair and participate in IDC/IDR and interdisciplinary design meetings.
• Support compliance with RISQS, ISO and wider company objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor, coach and develop engineers at all levels.
• Support recruitment and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote engineering best practice, drawing standards and document management procedures.
• Support the strategic growth of the Manchester office.
• Undertake travel and occasional out-of-hours working where project requirements dictate.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer who combines technical excellence with strong commercial and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience within an engineering design consultancy environment.
• Strong background delivering complex electrical design projects within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Electrical Design, MEP coordination and BIM environments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, RELUX, AMTECH and DIALUX.
• Demonstrable experience generating annual fee income between £250k and £750k+.
• Strong client-facing and business development experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing project teams and financial performance.
• BEng or MEng in an Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards Chartership).

What's on Offer?

• £75,000 - £90,000 salary package
• Career progression towards Director-level opportunities
• Key role within a growing Northern business
• High-profile infrastructure and data centre projects
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment