Job Description

Job Title: Associate / Associate Director Electrical Engineer (x2)

Location: National - Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £75 per hour

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 challengesSkills & 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 supervisionAdditional 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 programmesHow to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via CV-Library. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly for consideration