Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham
As an Associate Electrical Engineer you will join our soon‑to‑be‑launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team to support the continued growth of our UK presence. This key management role focuses on delivering major hyperscale data‑centre projects across the EMEA region. The role will initially be remote and will transition to a hybrid model once the Birmingham hub is operational, with flexible office attendance required.
About you
* Honours degree (Chartered an advantage but not essential)
* 10 years recognised expert within the sector (electrical engineering and data centres or industrial/high‑tech and commercial)
* 3 years experience in people management, managing multidisciplinary teams (consultants and engineers)
* 3 years project management experience, overseeing both electrical and mechanical engineering projects
* Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
* Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organisation
* Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
* Champion excellence in the Ethos design process and engineering techniques
Key day‑to‑day activities
* Review technical designs to ensure design and scope are fully understood
* Enhance functionality and reduce costs on projects
* Ensure effective collaboration between M&E
* Lead a high‑performing team, championing QA and QC, and meeting deadline targets
* Monitor costs and innovate to minimise expenses within the Ethos group
* Assist in the management of resources within the group, including outsourcing
* Interpret contracts, understand terms and conditions, and work within those parameters
* Liaise with senior management when new and relevant industry trends and products emerge
* Assist in the procurement of new business – liaising with the senior management team
* Effectively communicate with external parties (clients, suppliers, partners, vendors)
* Build relationships with external business associates
* Represent the group to the wider Ethos company, providing inputs to shape the company’s Quality Assurance procedures
* Manage a team in the delivery of multiple large‑scale projects
* Monitor the development of the team through monthly 1‑2‑1s and informal communication
* Train junior team members and create action plans for poor performance
* Ensure new technologies are understood by the Ethos team
Why Join?
The role is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.
Benefits
* Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule – enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance
* Flexible working times
* 25 days holidays
* Pension scheme
* Working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
* Regular training, mentoring and further college support
* Support for chartership
* Subsidised health insurance allowance
* Professional subscription fee paid by the company
* Paid statutory leaves
* Referral scheme
* Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club, and regular social events)
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.
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