Senior Manager / Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineering

Senior Manager / Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineering London (Finchley Central area – N3 postcode) £85,000+ (DOE) About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager or Associate Director – Electrical Design Engineering to lead and develop an Electrical discipline within a growing building services consultancy. This is a senior leadership position combining technical design expertise, team leadership, and commercial responsibility, reporting to the Engineering Director. The role will play a key part in shaping the growth, capability, and delivery performance of the electrical engineering function. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy * Lead the Electrical Engineering discipline across multiple projects * Support business growth through technical input on bids and client engagement * Act as a senior client-facing representative for the business Design & Technical Delivery * Lead electrical design for commercial and residential developments * Cover HV/LV systems, lighting, lighting control, small power, telecoms, CCTV and fire alarm systems * Ensure compliance with UK regulations * Produce and review design drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam or similar tools * Conduct site surveys, technical reports and design recommendations Team Development * Lead, mentor and develop engineers and junior staff * Provide technical governance, approval and structured training * Ensure quality, safety and technical excellence across all deliverables Commercial & Delivery * Manage budgets, resource planning and project profitability * Monitor delivery performance, invoicing and workload allocation * Drive efficient utilisation of engineering resources Client & Stakeholder Engagement * Present technical solutions clearly to clients and stakeholders * Work with developers, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams * Support business development and relationship management About You Essential Requirements * Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (Master’s preferred) * Chartered Engineer (CEng – IET or equivalent) * 12–15+ years’ UK building services consultancy experience * Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or associate role * Strong knowledge of UK electrical design standards and compliance * Proven track record delivering complex building services projects * Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience Key Skills * Electrical building services design (commercial & residential) * Strong knowledge of British Standards and UK regulations * AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux proficiency * Leadership, mentoring and team development * Commercial awareness and project delivery focus * Excellent communication and presentation skills Apply now with your up to date CV if you are interested and meet the requirements of this role