Senior Associate (Electrical)

Build Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Maidstone seeks a Senior Associate for Electrical Engineering. This role involves leading diverse projects, providing mentorship, and engaging with clients to support strategic growth. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in consultancy and a strong track record in project leadership. Offered is a competitive salary package up to £95,000, alongside benefits like life cover and a personalized pension, with clear pathways to a Director role.

Benefits

Life cover

Critical illness insurance

Personalised pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with recognized professional body, e.g., CIBSE / IET.
• Strong background in electrical building services engineering within consultancy.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design across diverse projects.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Engage in business development and client engagement.

Skills

Electrical building services engineering

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Confident communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate – Electrical Engineering

Maidstone, Kent

Multi-Disciplinary Construction Consultancy

Package up to £95,000 highly competitive benefits

You will play a pivotal role in leading projects, developing client relationships, and helping shape the future direction of the business, while working within a professional, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

• Lead and deliver electrical design across a broad portfolio of projects, including commercial, education, residential, and healthcare sectors.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support mid-level engineers, senior and principal engineers.
• Work closely with other disciplines to deliver integrated building services solutions.
• Contribute to business development, client engagement, and strategic growth.
• Progressively take on increased responsibility aligned with a future Director position.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised professional body (e.g. CIBSE / IET).
• Strong background in electrical building services engineering within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Commercially aware with the ambition and capability to step into a senior leadership role.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative and professional approach.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive package up to £95,000, depending on experience.
• Full suite of benefits, including:
• Life cover
• Critical illness insurance
• Personalised pension
• A professional environment that values autonomy, trust, and quality of work.
• Genuine long-term career progression with the opportunity to develop into a Director role.
• The support, resources, and flexibility needed to help you reach your full potential.

Please reach out if you feel this role would be of interest and we can have a very confidential off the record conversation. Please email [e-mail] or call 07449947554