Senior Associate Electrical Engineer - Lead Projects

Hoare Lea; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Oxford is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead high‑quality electrical design across building services projects, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and client relationships. The role suits an experienced leader who can manage multi‑discipline schemes, contribute to business development, and mentor the local team in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

You will engage with clients, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and help develop the

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electrical/building services engineering.
• Chartered status required.
• Extensive project and client leadership experience.
• Strong technical competence in electrical building services.
• Ability to lead integrated design teams and coordinate disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact and define briefs for projects.
• Lead and coordinate project teams; prioritise workloads and chair internal meetings.
• Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor costs and resource needs.
• Mentor staff and support career development of junior team members.
• Maintain awareness of procurement routes and commercial risks; mitigate risks.
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Client leadership

Technical design

Team leadership

Regulations & compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Chartered status

Job description

Hoare Lea in Oxford is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead high‑quality electrical design across building services projects, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and client relationships. The role suits an experienced leader who can manage multi‑discipline schemes, contribute to business development, and mentor the local team in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

You will engage with clients, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and help develop the