Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

ZipRecruiter; 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 leadership role involves managing MEP projects, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in electrical design and strong project management skills. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 and a clear path to Divisional Director level.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000 plus benefits

Clear progression pathway to Divisional Director

Flexible, agile working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical building services design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery across multiple sectors.
• Excellent client-facing skills with proven business development capability.

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.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, supporting career progression within the team.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Project management

Client-facing skills

Business development

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM (Revit)

Dialux/Relux

Job description

Overview

Associate Electrical Engineer in 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 business
• Close integration with in-house civil, structural, and geotechnical specialists
• Flexible, agile working arrangements

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