Associate Director - Electrical

Overview

Lead complex electrical projects, manage client relationships, and develop teams in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities

• bid preparation
• cost reporting
• project coordination
• expenditure monitoring
• stakeholder management
• client relations

Tasks

As a Senior Associate or Associate Director, you will have ownership of multiple complex activities. You’ll be leading large-scale, complex projects, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, monitoring and reporting metrics and motivating others to work at their best. You’ll be expected to look out for new and more efficient ways of working and adding value, as well as to help secure new work and build strong client relationships. -Contribute to bid preparation. -Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth. -Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members. -Report cost and resource requirements to the management team regularly. -Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others. -Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and to create future opportunities. -Competently represent all disciplines of Hoare Lea at project meetings. -Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project. -Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and attend interviews. -Monitor project expenditure and report to senior management. -Take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes.

Requirements

• chartered
• electrical engineering
• it literate
• senior associate
• organisational
• planning

What You Bring

Electrical Senior Associate or Associate Director. -Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines. -Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines. -Excellent written and spoken English skills. -IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages. -Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status. -Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner.

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Benefits

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

About Hoare Lea

-The firm pioneered mechanical and electrical engineering and introduced one of the first electrical lighting systems in public buildings. -In 1939, it merged with Edwin S. Hoare & Partners, becoming the modern form of the business and evolving into the UK’s largest MEP consultancy. -Over its long history, the firm has delivered iconic projects like One New Change in London and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. -Specialist services span acoustics, fire engineering, lighting design, public health, utilities, and sustainable building systems. -The firm's project portfolio ranges from historic conversions and civic buildings to cutting-edge research centres and transport hubs. -Unusually for its sector, the original founder’s vision still resonates: early adoption of air-conditioning and electrical lighting set a tone of innovation that endures today.

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Interview Process

-introductory 30‑minute call after shortlisting -panel interview (via microsoft teams or in‑person)