Associate Director Electrical Engineer – Glasgow
Salary: £75,000 – £88,000 + £5,580 Allowance + Travel Allowance
Location: Glasgow
Category: Electrical Engineering | Full Time
Our client has a strategic leadership role for an experienced Associate Director Electrical Engineer to guide multiple complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, influence business direction, and strengthen senior client relationships. This is a high-impact position for someone ready to operate with autonomy and authority across major programmes.
The Opportunity
You will drive technical excellence, commercial performance, and operational delivery across a broad portfolio. The role combines project leadership, team management, client development, and contribution to the ongoing expansion and reputation of the Glasgow operation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead major, complex projects with full accountability for electrical and MEP delivery
Serve as a senior client partner, fostering relationships and securing future opportunities
Contribute to business development activities, including bid strategy and proposal input
Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on large programmes
Ensure profitable project delivery, commercial control, and rigorous governance
Represent engineering capability at senior-level meetings and presentations
Develop, mentor, and support the performance of senior engineers and future leaders
Report regularly on resource planning, project expenditure, and operational metrics
Drive improvements in working practices, efficiency, and technical output
What You Need
Chartered status and extensive experience in electrical engineering
Strong leadership capability, with experience delivering high-value complex schemes
Ability to navigate difficult situations with a professional, solutions-focused approach
Strong commercial awareness and proven experience managing profitable programmes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong organisational and planning ability, with a track record of meeting deadlines
Broad understanding of multidisciplinary building services engineering
Ability to build lasting client relationships and support business growth