Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer — Reading or Bournemouth
Important: the job title “Associate” at Hoare Lea refers to a senior‑level position (not an entry‑level role); please check the role description for responsibility and seniority.
About The Role
We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Bournemouth or Reading office.
In this key and varied role, you will be expected to lead client relationships and deliver technically excellent, commercially sound electrical design across building services projects. The position is suitable for an experienced Associate who manages project delivery and client engagement, or a Senior Associate who leads larger, multi‑discipline schemes, contributes to business development and helps shape a high‑performing local team.
Responsibilities
- Act as primary client contact for projects; define and agree briefs and represent Hoare Lea professionally at project meetings.
- Promote Hoare Lea’s services to create opportunities and support client objectives.
- Lead and coordinate project teams (including specialist groups), prioritise workloads and host or chair internal project meetings.
- Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor project expenditure, report costs and resource needs to line managers or partners.
- Delegate, review and check work from junior staff; contribute to staff development and performance objectives.
- Maintain awareness of consultant appointment conditions, procurement routes and commercial risks; identify and mitigate business risks.
- Contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the firm and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support repeat business and growth.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate
- Lead larger scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation.
- Support development and leadership of the local team and report regularly to senior management.
About You
- Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable or working towards for Associate.
- Extensive project & client leadership experience.
- Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides.
- Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs.
- Excellent client‑facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations.
- Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify and mitigate risks and contribute to profitable delivery.
- Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members—lead projects (Associate) or lead teams and local practice (Senior Associate).
- Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales.
- IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows.
- Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing.
How to Apply
To apply, simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com.
If shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
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