Electrical Associate/Associate Director

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an ambitious Chartered Electrical Engineer to lead sustainable building services projects in Leeds. The role involves designing low-carbon solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with stakeholders across various sectors including defence and healthcare. Competitive package including enhanced pension and private medical, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Bonus scheme

Private medical

Tax-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Currently Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET, or working towards it.
• Experience in electrical building services design to UK standards for at least 10 years.
• Ability to obtain security clearance to MOD SC level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of sustainable building services.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while coordinating project teams.
• Engage with clients to define project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Natural leadership qualities

Commercial awareness

Passion for sustainable design

Ability to thrive in varied client environments

Background working across defence, healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors

Understanding of smart building technologies and BIM processes

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Modelling software for energy analysis

Job description

Overview

Associate / Associate Director - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering – Leeds. Competitive package. Security clearance required. This international engineering consultancy seeks an ambitious Chartered Electrical Engineer to spearhead sustainable building services projects across defence, healthcare, and commercial sectors from their Leeds office.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate or Associate Director within the team, you will support the Engineering Director to deliver people- and environmentally-focused buildings across defence installations, commercial developments, industrial facilities, retail spaces, healthcare centres, educational establishments and leisure complexes across both public and private sectors.

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of sustainable, low-carbon building services in accordance with UK standards.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to define project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Manage project risks, compliance, and performance against targets for energy use and carbon reduction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Currently Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or the IET, or actively working towards it.
• Experience in electrical building services design to UK standards for at least 10 years.
• Ability to obtain security clearance to MOD SC level.
• Experience with modelling software for energy analysis and dynamic simulations.

Essential Skills

• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with high-level stakeholders.
• Natural leadership qualities with ambition to develop technical teams.
• Commercial awareness combined with technical expertise.
• Passion for sustainable design and low-carbon solutions.
• Ability to thrive in varied client environments and challenging project scenarios.
• Background working across defence, healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of smart building technologies and BIM processes.

Why Consider This Role?

• You’re seeking a position that enables you to make a genuine difference within your own company and wider community.
• You want to help less experienced engineers develop their careers.
• You value flexible working and want a company committed to it.

Package & Benefits

Your package will include the usual enhanced pension, bonus scheme (based on self and company performance), private medical, and a wealth of tax-friendly benefits to enhance your lifestyle.

Location & Availability

If you are currently working as an Associate Electrical Engineer, or as a Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer, and are within a three-day commuting distance of Leeds, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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