Electrical Building Services Associate / Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior electrical building services engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex projects. You will translate client requirements into technical strategies, chair design reviews, manage interfaces across disciplines and ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

You'll mentor colleagues, contribute to bids and business growth, and help shape low-carbon infrastructure, resilience and energy performance across projects in our Building Design practice.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with professional membership.
• Experience leading single-discipline and multi-disciplinary design commissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client/stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and technical delivery for building services projects.
• Translate client requirements into clear technical strategies and design briefs.
• Act as discipline lead, project technical leader or reviewer across commissions.
• Plan resources, monitor progress and deliver scope on time and budget.
• Coordinate interfaces with architecture, structures, sustainability and other services.
• Build client relationships and present recommendations to resolve issues.
• Shape bids, proposals and delivery strategies; identify risks and opportunities.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to develop capability and deliver value.

Skills

Electrical building services

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux/Relux

Job description

## OverviewYou might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.We are passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. When it comes to your life outside work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.Join our established Building Design practice where the work is varied and everyone is supported to deliver successful outcomes. You'll shape places and spaces that matter across our key sectors. Known for your high-quality work, you'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders while leading diverse local and remote delivery teams. In this senior role, you will provide visible leadership in electrical building services, including power distribution, lighting, life-safety systems, communications, resilience and low-carbon electrical infrastructure, while developing our technical, digital, project delivery and business capability.## Your role* Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of building services projects, taking accountability for safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes.* Translate client requirements into clear technical strategies, coordinated briefs and practical design solutions that add value throughout the project life cycle.* Act as discipline lead, project technical leader, technical reviewer or multi-disciplinary lead on appropriate commissions, maintaining effective governance, assurance and management of design risk.* Plan and direct project resources, delegate clearly, monitor progress and deliver the agreed scope to programme, budget and quality requirements.* Coordinate complex interfaces across architecture, structures, sustainability, fire, specialist systems and other building services disciplines.* Build trusted client and stakeholder relationships, present recommendations clearly and negotiate effectively to resolve complex issues.* Shape bids, fee proposals and delivery strategies, identifying commercial and technical risks, opportunities and efficiencies.* Develop capability by coaching, mentoring and providing clear direction and constructive feedback to colleagues.* Support business growth by identifying opportunities, strengthening long-term client engagement and connecting expertise across the wider organisation.* Set and review strategies for electrical infrastructure, power distribution, lighting, emergency and life-safety systems, resilience and energy performance, evaluating options for supply, protection, standby power, renewable generation, storage and smart controls, and assuring calculations, specifications, schedules and technical submissions.## About you* Strong professional knowledge and recognised technical standing in electrical building services engineering, supported by extensive design and project experience.* Chartered Engineer status, or an equivalent level of professional expertise, with membership of a relevant professional institution.* A detailed understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, guidance and common forms of construction contract.* Experience leading significant single-discipline and multi-disciplinary design commissions and integrating technical inputs across complex projects.* Sound commercial judgement, including fee development, project cost control, change management, risk evaluation and delivery against agreed targets.* Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce clear reports, present complex matters and influence senior clients and stakeholders.* Leadership and people-management capability, with experience developing people, shaping effective teams and creating an inclusive working environment.* A client-focused approach and evidence of developing relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to successful bids and business growth.* Confidence in making balanced approach from complex or incomplete information, while knowing when to seek specialist advice or escalate material risk.* Commitment to technical excellence, safety, quality, innovation, digital delivery, knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.## Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis## About AtkinsRéalisWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.## Additional information**Security clearance**This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.