Associate / Associate Director Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Associate / Associate Director Electrical Engineer (x2)
Location: National - Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to 75 per hour
Contract: 6 Months Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 40 per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office/site per week
Vetting: C Clearance required
Notice Period: 2 weeks

Job Overview

We are currently seeking two experienced Associate / Associate Director Electrical Engineers to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects within the UK Water and industrial sectors. This is a senior-level contract role offering the opportunity to take ownership of Electrical & ICA design delivery, lead technical teams, and contribute to high-profile, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes.

The successful candidates will play a key role in driving technical excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting project delivery from design through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Electrical & ICA engineering teams on complex multi-disciplinary projects
  Oversee technical design outputs including Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC Specifications, Control Philosophies, and Control Network Architecture
  Provide senior technical leadership across all project stages, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice
  Manage engineering delivery, including budgets, resources, and project programmes
  Liaise with clients, project managers, and multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations
  Mentor and provide guidance to Senior and Principal Engineers
  Ensure robust QA processes are applied across all electrical design deliverables
  Support bid and proposal activities where required
  Independently resolve complex technical engineering challenges

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  Chartered Engineer (CEng essential; IEng considered depending on experience)
  Proven experience leading Electrical & ICA design teams within a consultancy or engineering environment
  Strong background in industrial and process sector projects
  Experience in water sector projects desirable but not essential
  Strong knowledge of electrical design standards including WIMES
  Understanding of HAZOP, earthing and bonding, lightning protection, lighting design, DSEAR, and ATEX
  Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  Ability to work independently at senior/lead level with minimal supervision

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days on site/office per week)
  Inside IR35 contract
  Pre-approved expenses only
  Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure programmes

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via CV-Library. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly for consideration.