Job Description
Associate Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Vertical Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join a highly regarded, award-winning, and employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy in Liverpool. This is a leadership role offering the chance to take on strategic responsibilities, drive project success, and mentor a growing team within a collaborative and innovative environment.
About the Company
This consultancy has played a key role in shaping some of the most notable projects across Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. Their mission is to define, design, and manage projects that create lasting value in a rapidly urbanising and resource-conscious world. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they deliver challenging yet rewarding projects, ensuring their employees are supported every step of the way.
Their portfolio spans large-scale industrial and commercial projects valued at over £30 million, as well as smaller, bespoke schemes for prestigious clients across sectors such as:
* Education
* Commercial
* High-end Residential
* Retail
* Industrial
* Leisure
Operating from a central Liverpool location, they are a growing practice with a multidisciplinary approach and a blue-chip client base that demands the highest standards in budget, programme, and communication. Recent projects include commercial developments, higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, and luxury hotels.
Role & Responsibilities
The Electrical Associate Engineer will be expected to manage the delivery of high-quality electrical services design packages across all stages of the design development process. Your responsibilities will include:
* To contribute to resource management and planning.
* To contribute to business development activity.
* To represent the company at an executive level and promote our core values at stakeholder engagement meetings and the local professional network.
* To support the board of directors with the growth and technical development of the regional business.
* To support your direct reports and peer group through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* To identify opportunities for further personal development and advancement.
About You:
* Demonstrable experience within a similar or relevant working environment at a management level.
* An understanding of the commercial and technical management of service delivery.
* Demonstrable people and communication skills.
* An understanding of current and emerging market trends.
* Degree level academic qualifications or equivalent.
* Chartership status with the Engineering Council or equivalent.
* A genuine passion for the built environment.
* Full membership of a relevant professional institution.
What’s On Offer?
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership position within a forward-thinking, supportive, and people-focused company. In addition to working on exciting projects, you will benefit from:
* Shape the direction of the electrical team and contribute to company growth.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service (after 3, 5, and 8 years).
* Car allowance.
* Private healthcare.
* Life assurance.
* Highly competitive salary.
* Hybrid working.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
In addition, you will join a business that is owned and operated by an employee ownership trust for the benefit of all staff. Benefits include a specific income tax emption of up to £3,600 per tax year on any bonuses paid to employees by the company which is controlled by the Trustees.