Electrical Engineering Lead - Design Consultancy Growth

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

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in the South Yorkshire region is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead the technical function within a design consultancy. The role offers strategic influence, governance over projects, and scope for rapid progression as the business grows.

You will drive innovation, establish best‑practice design processes, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while partnering with senior leadership to shape the company’s long‑term technical direction.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background within engineering and design consultancy.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to remain hands-on when needed.
• Experience driving technical standards, processes, and continuous improvement.
• Ambitious individual who wants to grow with the business and progress quickly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

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.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support rapid business growth.
• Shape the technical direction, future investment, and long‑term strategy.
• Mentor and develop engineering and design teams to build capability.
• Provide technical leadership and decision‑making across the consultancy.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, new services, and technical development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering standards

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Job description

Nicholas Associates in the South Yorkshire region is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead the technical function within a design consultancy. The role offers strategic influence, governance over projects, and scope for rapid progression as the business grows.

You will drive innovation, establish best‑practice design processes, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while partnering with senior leadership to shape the company’s long‑term technical direction.