Associate Electrical Engineer - Building Services (MEP)

Stantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Hybrid working

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services (MEP) team in Manchester. You will lead multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion, guiding clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality electrical design focused on sustainable building outcomes.

You will manage project scope, programme and budgets, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development while promoting an inclusive culture and collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified with HNC, HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s.
• Proven background leading Building Services design with an electrical focus.
• Experience across UK sectors: healthcare, education, commercial, residential or industrial.
• Experience in people leadership and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary MEP projects from start to finish.
• Manage project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget.
• Deliver detailed electrical design calculations and schematics to required standards.
• Collaborate with clients and external design teams to shape project outcomes.

Skills

Building Services design

Electrical engineering

People leadership

Business development

BIM (Revit)

Education

HNC/HND/Bachelor/Master

Tools

Electrical OM

Amtech/Dialux

Revit

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Building Services (MEP) team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that's not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a positive and collaborative work environment and we value diversity of thought and encourage innovative ideas from every perspective.

We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare and education, to commercial, residential and industrial, providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award-winning and sustainable environments.

Our MEP team in Manchester is at the forefront of sustainable and high-performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the Northwest of England.

About you:

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and support them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high-quality outputs for our clients.

We are excited to see you develop and oversee electrical concepts and design solutions. Then lead a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.

We want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.

We are eager for someone who wants to contribute to our work-winning activity alongside our MEP lead and Regional Director.

Interested in shaping the future of building design with us?

You should have:

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in leading Building Services design with an electrical focus.
• A track record working across sectors in the UK for example; healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Experience in people leadership, including, performance, and development.
• A keenness for business development, with the ambition to win new work and manage commercial responsibilities.
• Understanding of BIM processes, including Revit and proficiency in Electrical OM/Amtech/Dialux.

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Why Join us?

Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

• We put people first: Peopleare at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environmentand wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We'reon an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/selladditionaldays, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask ourfull-timeemployeesto come into the office3days per week.