Associate Director (Electrical)

Essex Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

As Associate Electrical Engineer, lead and grow the electrical design team in a Chelmsford-area consultancy. You will drive delivery on live projects across education and commercial sectors, from feasibility to post-occupancy, with increasing autonomy and an equity pathway within 2–3 years. You’ll work closely with clients, mentors, and the Director to shape design strategy and project outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role at a firm with a strong reputation and cross-functional impact.

Pay / Benefits

  • equity potential in 2–3 years
  • competitive package

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 7 Electrical Design Engineers
  • Provide expert electrical designs to clients on live projects
  • Maintain client relationships in a client-facing capacity
  • Shape department operations with minimal supervision from the Director
  • Lead projects, prepare fee bids, and mentor junior engineers
  • Oversee project delivery from feasibility through construction to post-occupancy

Key requirements

  • At least 8 years in MEP Design and Sustainability within a consultancy
  • Experience managing a small team of engineers
  • Experience on education and commercial sector projects
  • Experience producing bids and tenders for work
  • client-facing communication
  • leadership and mentoring
  • strong business acumen
  • Electrical Building Services design
  • MEP design and sustainability
  • feasibility studies and project delivery

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