Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer - (2029)

Hoare Lea; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

9-day fortnight scheme

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer in Bristol. Responsible for leading complex projects and ensuring strong client relationships. Qualified candidates should hold Chartered status and have extensive technical knowledge in electrical engineering. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, with an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner.
• Strong understanding of other engineering disciplines.
• IT literate with knowledge of relevant IT packages.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Planning skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to bid preparation for new work.
• Foster client relationships and explore future opportunities.
• Monitor project expenditure and report progress.
• Delegate and manage work undertaken by team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge in electrical engineering

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered status in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer - (2029)

Location

Bristol - Bristol, BS32 4UB GB (Primary)

Travel

Job Type

Full Time

Category

Electrical Engineering

Job Description

Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer
Bristol

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand‑new opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bristol office.

It's an exciting time to join our Bristol team. We have a well‑established reputation for delivering outstanding design on built environment projects throughout the city, the Southwest and further afield. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will join a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do and offer a supportive, flexible, and high‑performing work culture.

Bristol is a vibrant and dynamic city with a rich cultural heritage. It also has ambitious plans for growth and aims to become a carbon‑neutral city in the next 10 years. We have a long‑standing history in the city, having worked on many of it’s landmark sites. As our second‑largest office, Bristol is home to more than 100 MEP engineers, and a growing range of specialist disciplines.

As an Associate or Senior Associate, you will have ownership of multiple complex activities. You’ll be leading large‑scale, complex projects, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, monitoring and reporting metrics and motivating others to work at their best. You’ll be expected to look out for new and more efficient ways of working and adding value, as well as to help secure new work and build strong client relationships.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and to create future opportunities.
• Contribute to bid preparation.
• Lead larger scale schemes and coordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project.
• Take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.
• Competently represent all disciplines of Hoare Lea at project meetings.
• Support in developing and leading a high‑performing local team and attend interviews.
• Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Monitor project expenditure and report to senior management.
• Report cost and resource requirements to the management team regularly.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non‑adversarial manner.
• Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines.
• IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines.
• Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members.
• Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail]

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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