Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Calibre Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in Birmingham. This key leadership role involves managing MEP projects and mentoring engineers, with a clear path toward a Divisional Director position. Ideal candidates will have significant electrical design experience and strong project management skills. This position offers a salary up to £70,000 along with benefits, supporting personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to 70,000

Clear progression pathway

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery across multiple sectors.
• Strong project management skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP projects and teams ensuring delivery to high standards.
• Manage risk, scope, and appointments with commercial awareness.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Extensive experience in electrical building services design

Strong project management skills

Excellent client-facing skills

Business development capability

Ability to mentor engineers

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

IEng/CEng status or working towards it

Tools

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Dialux/Relux

Job description

Overview

Associate Electrical Engineer — Birmingham

Salary: Up to 70,000 + Benefits

A leading building services consultancy is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join their expanding MEP team in Birmingham. This is a key leadership position within a 15-strong Birmingham MEP team, supported by 25 colleagues across Manchester and Scotland. The role offers the chance to lead diverse and technically challenging projects while playing a pivotal part in the long-term growth of the division.

The position is ideal for an ambitious engineer with the ability to combine project delivery, business development, and team leadership, with a clear pathway towards a future Divisional Director role.

Projects

The consultancy delivers a wide-ranging portfolio of projects, including:

• Education – schools and higher education facilities
• Residential – local housing and mixed-use developments
• Contractor-led schemes – working directly with Tier 1 contractors on stage 4/5 projects
• Decarbonisation projects – including significant schemes for the Crown Estate
• Unique and specialist developments – such as community buildings and places of worship

Projects are frequently delivered in collaboration with the consultancy's in-house civil, structural, and geotechnical teams, creating a fully integrated, multidisciplinary approach.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead MEP projects and project teams, ensuring delivery to the highest technical and client standards
• Manage risk, scope, and appointments with strong commercial awareness
• Act as the lead electrical engineer, developing concepts through to detailed design
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, supporting career progression within the team
• Attend project and technical meetings, liaising with architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Produce reports, drawings, and specifications across various RIBA design stages
• Utilise design tools such as CAD, BIM (Revit), Dialux/Relux, and other software packages
• Play an active role in business development and client relationship management to support growth of the Birmingham office

What you'll need

• Extensive experience in electrical building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Proven ability to lead project delivery across multiple sectors
• Strong project management skills and commercial acumen
• Experience in managing and mentoring engineers at different levels
• Excellent client-facing skills with proven business development capability
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Building Services Engineering (accredited where possible)
• IEng/CEng status, or actively working towards professional registration

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to 70,000 plus benefits
• A clear progression pathway towards Divisional Director level
• Opportunity to lead on a varied and unique project portfolio
• Collaborative environment across the 15-person Birmingham MEP team and wider national business
• Close integration with in-house civil, structural, and geotechnical specialists
• Flexible, agile working arrangements

If you'd like more information then feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search

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