Prinipal to Associate Electrical engineer
13 days ago
Manchester
(Progression to Associate Director) Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to step into a more influential, strategic role within a forward-thinking building services consultancy? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, award-winning MEP design practice with a strong regional footprint and a reputation for delivering technically excellent, sustainable engineering solutions. As part of a thriving and collaborative team, you'll have the freedom to shape projects, mentor others, and support the continuous evolution of the electrical discipline - with a genuine progression path toward Associate Director.Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Join a well-established, high-performing consultancy known for technical quality, low-carbon design, and long-standing client relationships., • Work on a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, blue-light, commercial, residential, heritage, and public-sector decarbonisation., • A culture that blends autonomy with support, allowing you to lead, innovate, and influence business direction., • Lead and deliver electrical building services designs across multiple sectors, ensuring robustness, compliance and innovation., • Produce and oversee electrical calculations, reports, specifications, and tender packages., • Act as a key contact for clients, project managers, architects and design partners, representing the business with confidence and professionalism., • Guide, mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, building capability within the electrical discipline., • Work closely with mechanical, sustainability, BIM and compliance specialists to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions., • Champion low-carbon thinking, energy efficiency and modern engineering approaches across all projects., • Take ownership of project delivery, resource planning, design quality and client satisfaction., • Play a strategic role in business development, fee proposals, and strengthening the firm's market reputation., • Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer within a building services' consultancy., • Strong working knowledge of relevant UK standards, regulations, and industry best practice., • Proficiency in design and calculation software such as Amtech/Trimble, AutoCAD, Revit, and lighting simulation tools., • A collaborative, people-focused leader who enjoys mentoring others., • Confident communicator with the ability to manage client relationships and steer design reviews., • Passion for sustainable design, net-zero strategies and technical excellence., • Competitive salary aligned with senior/principal level, • Hybrid working and flexibility, • Clear progression to Associate Director, • Support for Chartership and leadership development, • Long-term stability within a well-respected consultancy Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk