Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Eden Brown; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building services sector is seeking an Associate Director in Electrical Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary MEP team in delivering impactful projects in Cambridge and beyond. This role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and collaboration within a thriving professional environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical design and pertinent qualifications, with an offer of competitive salary and opportunities for career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to medical advice

Discounted gym memberships and wellness resources

Career development support, including mentoring and chartership pathways

Flexible hours and tailored bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services and electrical design.
• Extensive UK project experience within Building Services MEP.
• Relevant training in RevitMEP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects across electrical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Acting as the technical lead and design reviewer for various projects.
• Supervising the development of detailed designs and specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IEng or CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Associate Director – Building Services (Electrical)
Cambridge
Paying up to 90,000

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer at Associate Director level to take on a leadership role in a multidisciplinary MEP team delivering high–impact projects across the UK and beyond.

About the Role:
You'll step into a joint leadership position within a highly skilled MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) team. Your focus will be on guiding project delivery, offering technical and design advice, and supporting the success of projects from concept through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading projects across your discipline, as well as multidisciplinary teams.
Acting as technical lead and design reviewer across a range of project types.
Supporting bids and client engagement – demonstrating where your expertise has contributed to winning work or delivering successful outcomes.
Supervising the development of detailed designs and specifications.
Directing feasibility studies and coordinating input across disciplines.
Ensuring resources are planned and aligned with project timelines and complexity.

Your Experience:

My client is looking for someone with a strong background in building services and a proven track record in electrical design, including:

Extensive UK project experience within Building Services MEP.
Strong technical knowledge of relevant UK and European standards.
Proficiency in electrical design tools and software, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and cable/light calculations (both manual and software–based).
Expertise in areas such as low voltage systems, UPS, lighting, small power, fire alarms, data cabling, access control, and lightning protection.
Strong communication skills with the ability to sketch and convey technical details effectively.

Qualifications & Accreditation:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (BEng/BSc/MEng).
Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IEng or CEng).
Relevant training and experience in RevitMEP is highly desirable.

The Team & Environment:
You'll be based in the Cambridge office, a short walk from the train station and city centre. You'll work with a close–knit team of 25 MEP professionals, part of a national group of nearly 400 engineers. This is a collaborative, high–performing environment that values inclusion, development, and work–life balance.

What's in It for You?
Competitive salary up to 90,000
Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home per week)
Flexible hours and the option to tailor bank holidays and leave
Health & wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to medical advice
Discounted gym memberships and wellness resources
Career development support, including mentoring and chartership pathways
A culture that values diversity, integrity, and progression

If you like the sound of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch by calling Jack on (phone number removed) or emailing me at (url removed)

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