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 (Ltd/umbrella)
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.