Associate Electrical Engineer

Nicholas Associates; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in South Yorkshire. You will lead the technical function in a design-focused environment, drive standards, governance, and project delivery while mentoring teams to raise capability.

You will partner with senior leadership to support rapid growth, shape long-term technical direction, and push innovative design processes across multiple projects. A strong leadership and hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in engineering and design consultancy required.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker who remains hands-on when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function within a specialist design-focused environment.
• Oversee engineering standards, governance, and project delivery.
• Drive innovation, best-practice design processes, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability.
• Support rapid business growth with senior leadership collaboration.
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long-term strategy.
• Provide technical leadership across the consultancy and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Identify opportunities for new services and technical development.

Skills

Strong technical background

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job title - Associate Electrical Engineer

Location - South Yorkshire

Sector - Design Consultancy

Salary -£70,000-£90,000

Role Overview

• Lead the technical function within a specialist design‑focused environment
• Oversee engineering standards, technical governance, and project delivery
• Drive innovation, best‑practice design processes, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with senior leadership to support rapid business growth
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long‑term strategy
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality technical output across all design and engineering projects
• Provide technical leadership and decision‑making across the consultancy
• Implement and refine processes to improve efficiency and delivery performance
• Support client engagement from a technical standpoint when required
• Identify opportunities for innovation, new services, and technical development
• Contribute to the wider growth plan and organisational structure

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical background within engineering and design consultancy
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to remain hands‑on when needed
• Experience driving technical standards, processes, and continuous improvement
• Ambitious individual who wants to grow with the business and progress quickly
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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