Senior Associate Electrical Engineer — Lead Multi-Discipline Projects

Hoare Lea; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days annual leave (increasing with

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea invites applications for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer, based in Bournemouth or Reading, to lead high‑quality, sustainable electrical design across building services projects.

You will join an experienced Electrical team with opportunities to manage client relationships, deliver technically robust designs, and contribute to business growth within a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable/working towards for Associate.
• Extensive project & client leadership experience.
• Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides.
• Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs.
• Excellent client-facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify/mitigate risks and contribute to profitable delivery.
• Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members — leads projects (Associate) or leads teams and local practice (Senior Associate).
• Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales.
• IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows.
• Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead larger scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation.
• Develop and leadership of the local team and report regularly to senior management.

Skills

Electrical design

Client leadership

BIM workflows

Education

Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered status (Senior Associate)

Tools

Industry software

BIM workflows

Job description

Hoare Lea invites applications for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer, based in Bournemouth or Reading, to lead high‑quality, sustainable electrical design across building services projects.

You will join an experienced Electrical team with opportunities to manage client relationships, deliver technically robust designs, and contribute to business growth within a collaborative, hybrid working environment.