Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer — Path to Director

Nicholas Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects within a growing MEP consultancy.

You'll mentor junior engineers, manage projects from concept to completion, and work closely with senior leadership on client engagements and business growth, with a clear pathway toward Associate and Director-level positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services consultancy environments.
• Strong electrical design experience across sectors.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead projects and manage engineering teams.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.
• Attend client meetings and build professional relationships.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, BIM, and wider design teams.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client-facing

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Design software

Job description

Nicholas Associates in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects within a growing MEP consultancy.

You'll mentor junior engineers, manage projects from concept to completion, and work closely with senior leadership on client engagements and business growth, with a clear pathway toward Associate and Director-level positions.