Prinipal to Associate Electrical engineer

Company: Cibsejournal
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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.

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.
  • A real route to Associate Director, supported by structured development, mentorship, and exposure to business strategy.

Your Role As a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer, you will:

  • 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.
  • Support the future direction of the electrical team as part of the succession pathway toward Associate Director.

What We’re Looking For

  • 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.
  • Degree‑qualified; IEng or CEng (or working towards) is highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with senior/principal level
  • Hybrid working and flexibility
  • Clear progression to Associate Director
  • Support for Chartership and leadership developmentLong‑term stability within a well‑respected consultancy
  • A friendly, down‑to‑earth team culture focused on collaboration and quality

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Posted: May 20th, 2026