Associate Engineer

As an Associate Engineer – Electrical at BakerHicks, you will play a pivotal role in supervising the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

• Supervise the delivery of electrical engineering projects, ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are met.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the national Electrical team.
• Our multidisciplinary environment means you’ll regularly engage with other teams—architects, mechanical engineers, project managers—broadening your perspective and enhancing your skills.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development.
• Engage with clients to build strong, lasting relationships and ensure a responsive, customer-focused service.
• Support commercial aspects of projects including fee monitoring, resource planning, and change control.
• Act as a technical expert, conducting design reviews and providing peer audits.

With extensive experience in delivering solutions focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, we’re able to understand our client’s visions and support them in realising the potential of their products.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Based in Salford Quays, you’ll bring technical expertise, project leadership, and client engagement skills to support the growth and performance of the Electrical Services team.

This role combines hands-on design and technical oversight with team leadership and strategic input, making it ideal for a Chartered Engineer with a strong track record in high-value project delivery and team development.

• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, or industrial.
• Deep technical knowledge in electrical design, detailing, and specification writing.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Employee assistance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects in niche sectors
• Company car or cash allowance
• You’ll be part of a diverse and experienced team where collaboration and innovation thrive.
• You’ll work alongside professionals who hold senior roles across disciplines, offering you the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to high-impact projects.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Flexible working
• Life assurance scheme