Associate Electrical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment is working with a highly respected, independent Building Services Consultancy based in South Manchester. Established for almost 20 years, they have an outstanding market reputation and a proven track record of delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions.

With steady growth and a strong pipeline of projects, the Manchester team is delivering across multiple sectors including education, commercial, leisure, and residential. Their portfolio includes net zero carbon schools, landmark city centre redevelopments, and major regeneration schemes across Stockport.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Electrical Engineer to take a senior role within the business. You’ll be leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving the delivery of high-quality electrical designs across a diverse range of projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and managing project teams to deliver the full range of electrical design services from concept through to detailed design
• Taking overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budgets are met
• Technically hands on, getting involved with design projects
• Acting as a key client liaison, building strong long-term relationships and representing the business at meetings and presentations
• Providing technical leadership across a wide range of building services projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Health & Safety regulations
• Guiding and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers, supporting their technical and professional development
• Advising clients and design teams on energy efficiency, sustainable design, and innovative electrical engineering solutions
• Coordinating closely with in-house and external multidisciplinary teams, including architects, contractors, and surveyors

What we need from you:

• 7 + years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy environment
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception to completion, with strong technical knowledge in electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarms, security, and containment
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams
• Degree or higher qualification (HNC/HND) in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Strong competency in software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux and other relevant design tools
• Chartered status or working towards chartership

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Company phone and laptop
• Performance-related bonuses