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Associate Electrical Engineer

Elev8 Engineering Ltd
London
money-bag £75000 - £90000/annum + Hybrid
Posted: 05 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 04 November 2026
Ref: 225686152

Associate Engineer - London
-75,000 - -90,000 | Permanent
Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)

A growing building services consultancy is looking for an Associate Engineer to join its senior management team in London.

This is a leadership role for a chartered engineer with at least 10 years'' experience who wants to run a team, lead projects and have a real say in where the business goes next.

The Role
As an Associate, you''ll be a senior engineer, a people leader and a business ambassador in one. You''ll lead a team day to day, run multiple projects, and be the face of the business with clients and the wider industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as line manager for your team, looking after their workload, wellbeing, job satisfaction and career development.
  • Leading multiple projects and taking responsibility for fees, resources and successful delivery across your team.
  • Leading engineering design at every project stage and coordinating building services with the external design team.
  • Providing technical leadership, developing innovative concept designs and helping colleagues grow their expertise.
  • Keeping up with trends in architecture, environmental design and building services so our designs stay forward-thinking.
  • Building strong client relationships and making sure client aspirations are reflected in the design.
  • Representing the business at client presentations, meetings and external events.
  • Ensuring designs meet building regulations, planning policy, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.
  • Visiting site to check design intent is followed and reviewing inspection reports.
  • Working with the Directors on labour forecasting and resourcing across the company.
  • Helping shape internal processes and standards, and making sure your team follows them.
  • Generating new business leads and nurturing existing relationships.

About You
You''ll have:

  • At least 10 years'' experience as a building services engineer.
  • Chartered membership of CIBSE, IMechE or the IET.
  • A good degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience leading projects internally and acting as the main contact for the external design team.
  • Experience managing project finances and resources.
  • A history of managing junior engineers and delegating effectively.
  • Business development skills and the ability to win repeat work.
  • Competence in thermal modelling software such as IES, 2D AutoCAD, and experience with Revit or similar BIM tools.
  • Knowledge of building regulations, planning policy, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and a designer''s duties under CDM.
  • Awareness of current trends in sustainable and environmental design.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with a positive and approachable style.
  • The ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure, with great attention to detail.

Nice to Have

  • Experience managing a team of engineers, with proven results in project profitability and client and staff satisfaction.

What We Offer

  • -75,000 - -90,000 salary, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home.
  • A senior management position with real influence on the direction of the business.
  • Support for your continuing professional development.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Interested?
If you''re an experienced, chartered engineer ready to lead a team and help shape a growing consultancy, we''d love to hear from you.

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