Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer
Cambridge
About The Role
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to deliver high‑quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple building services projects. This role will lead client relationships, deliver technically excellent, commercially sound electrical design, and support project delivery in our Cambridge office.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary client contact for projects, defining and agreeing briefs and representing 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 / 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; 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 or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
* Chartered status required for Senior Associate; desirable or in progress 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 – monitoring project costs, identifying and mitigating risks, and contributing to profitable delivery.
* Proven people leadership – motivating, delegating and developing team members; leading projects (Associate) or leading teams and local practice (Senior Associate).
* Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work independently and deliver to demanding timescales.
* IT literacy with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows.
* Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing.
Adjustments and Accommodations
We welcome requests for adjustments or accommodations to support you during the recruitment process – please let us know.
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