Associate/Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

S1jobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

EV scheme

Membership support

Career progression

Learning & development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

S1jobs is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Glasgow team. The role leads electrical building services design across diverse UK projects, directing multidisciplinary teams and developing client relationships to drive technical excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, schedules, and quality, provide mentoring to engineers, and play a pivotal role in bid submissions and business growth. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Significant experience in a building services consultancy.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical building services design and relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Commercially aware with budget and resource management.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software and BIM.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable for Associate; expected for Senior Associate.
• Passionate about developing others and promoting technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical building services design on a variety of projects.
• Manage project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs.
• Develop project briefs and oversee design programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme, and quality standards.
• Review and approve technical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and graduates.
• Monitor project performance, resource requirements, and commercial risks.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and best practice in design.
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Job description

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join its growing Glasgow team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical building services professional to take a leading role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, lead project delivery, develop client relationships, and help drive technical excellence across the business.The role would suit either an established Associate looking for a fresh challenge or a Senior Associate seeking a platform to influence project delivery, team development, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical building services design on a variety of projects.
• Manage project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs.
• Develop project briefs and oversee design programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme, and quality standards.
• Review and approve technical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and graduates.
• Monitor project performance, resource requirements, and commercial risks.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and best practice in design.
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities (Senior Associate)

• Lead large-scale and complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Support bid submissions, presentations, and work-winning activities.
• Assist in the development and leadership of the local electrical engineering team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical building services design and relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software and BIM processes.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable for Associate level and expected for Senior Associate level.
• Passionate about developing others and promoting technical excellence.

Sectors & Project Types

Projects Typically Span

• Commercial offices
• Residential developments
• Education facilities
• Healthcare and research environments
• Hospitality and leisure projects
• Data centres
• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Infrastructure and technically complex developments

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Professional membership support.
• Structured career progression.
• Ongoing technical and leadership development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a highly respected consultancy delivering some of the most technically challenging projects in the market.