Electrical Design Lead — Strategy, Standards & Delivery

Nicholas Associates; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in South Yorkshire. You will lead the technical function in a design-focused environment, drive standards, governance, and project delivery while mentoring teams to raise capability.

You will partner with senior leadership to support rapid growth, shape long-term technical direction, and push innovative design processes across multiple projects. A strong leadership and hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in engineering and design consultancy required.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker who remains hands-on when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function within a specialist design-focused environment.
• Oversee engineering standards, governance, and project delivery.
• Drive innovation, best-practice design processes, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability.
• Support rapid business growth with senior leadership collaboration.
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long-term strategy.
• Provide technical leadership across the consultancy and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Identify opportunities for new services and technical development.

Skills

Strong technical background

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

Nicholas Associates is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer in South Yorkshire. You will lead the technical function in a design-focused environment, drive standards, governance, and project delivery while mentoring teams to raise capability.

You will partner with senior leadership to support rapid growth, shape long-term technical direction, and push innovative design processes across multiple projects. A strong leadership and hands-on approach is essential.