Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Engineer – Oxford
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. Our Oxford office was established to provide a local presence on our projects. We draw on wide-ranging expertise from across the firm, particularly in complex sectors such as science & research and healthcare. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Oxford team.
Key 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 and partners.
* Delegate, review and check work from junior staff and 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.
Qualifications and experience
* Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
* Chartered status required for Senior Associate; desirable or working towards for Associate.
* Extensive project and 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 – leads projects (Associate) or leads 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.
Important note
The job title “Senior Associate” at Hoare Lea refers to a senior‑level position (not an entry‑level role). Please check the role description for responsibility and seniority.
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service). The role also includes flexible and hybrid working, a 9‑day fortnight scheme, community groups, social and networking events, and professional and technical development opportunities.
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