Senior Electrical Engineering Director

Hoare Lea; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Manchester seeks an Associate Director for Electrical to lead high-profile, technically complex projects across the built environment. You will shape design delivery, manage client relationships, and drive profitability while mentoring a talented team.

Based in our Manchester office, you will collaborate with other disciplines, push for sustainable solutions, and represent the firm in meetings with clients and stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer or equivalent professional recognition.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical design and current regulations.
• Extensive relevant industry experience delivering complex projects.
• Good understanding of other building services disciplines and integrated project teams.
• Proven commercial and client development skills.
• Demonstrable leadership and succession planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and IT-literate with proficiency in design software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client and consultant relationships; secure new business and negotiate scope and fees.
• Lead interviews, bid preparation and consultant appointment negotiations.
• Define client briefs and ensure delivery of technically accurate, high-quality solutions.
• Lead delivery and take ownership of profitable large or technically complex schemes.
• Represent Hoare Lea at project and principal meetings across disciplines.
• Develop, lead and mentor a high-performing team; manage workload and objectives.
• Chair team management meetings and monitor team expenditure.
• Manage and mitigate project and business risks; ensure procurement and contractual compliance.
• Promote HL services and sector development; share technical knowledge firmwide.

Skills

Electrical design

Regulations knowledge

Leadership

Client development

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Chartered engineer

Job description

Hoare Lea in Manchester seeks an Associate Director for Electrical to lead high-profile, technically complex projects across the built environment. You will shape design delivery, manage client relationships, and drive profitability while mentoring a talented team.

Based in our Manchester office, you will collaborate with other disciplines, push for sustainable solutions, and represent the firm in meetings with clients and stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service.