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Associate Director - Building Services (Electrical)
Cambridge
Paying up to £90,000

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer at Associate Director level to take on a leadership role in a multidisciplinary MEP team delivering high-impact projects across the UK and beyond.

About the Role:
You'll step into a joint leadership position within a highly skilled MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) team. Your focus will be on guiding project delivery, offering technical and design advice, and supporting the success of projects from concept through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:
* Leading projects across your discipline, as well as multidisciplinary teams.
* Acting as technical lead and design reviewer across a range of project types.
* Supporting bids and client engagement - demonstrating where your expertise has contributed to winning work or delivering successful outcomes.
* Supervising the development of detailed designs and specifications.
* Directing feasibility studies and coordinating input across disciplines.
* Ensuring resources are planned and aligned with project timelines and complexity.

Your Experience:

My client is looking for someone with a strong background in building services and a proven track record in electrical design, including:

* Extensive UK project experience within Building Services MEP.
* Strong technical knowledge of relevant UK and European standards.
* Proficiency in electrical design tools and software, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and cable/light calculations (both manual and software-based).
* Expertise in areas such as low voltage systems, UPS, lighting, small power, fire alarms, data cabling, access control, and lightning protection.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to sketch and convey technical details effectively.

Qualifications & Accreditation:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (BEng/BSc/MEng).
* Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IEng or CEng).
* Relevant training and experience in RevitMEP is highly desirable.

The Team & Environment:
You'll be based in the Cambridge office, a short walk from the train station and city centre. You'll work with a close-knit team of 25 MEP professionals, part of a national group of nearly 400 engineers. This is a collaborative, high-performing environment that values inclusion, development, and work-life balance.

What's in It for You?
* Competitive salary up to £90,000
* Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home per week)
* Flexible hours and the option to tailor bank holidays and leave
* Health & wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to medical advice
* Discounted gym memberships and wellness resources
* Career development support, including mentoring and chartership pathways
* A culture that values diversity, integrity, and progression

If you like the sound of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch by calling Jack on 07752 217997 or emailing me at [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.