Ready to step into a leadership role and shape the future of an electrical team?

We're working with a well-established, design-led building services consultancy looking to appoint an Associate Electrical Engineer in Birmingham. This is a key hire, taking ownership of technical delivery and leadership of a growing electrical team, currently 3 strong, with clear plans to expand.
 
Why Join This Team?

·Opportunity to lead and grow an electrical team within a respected consultancy
·Play a key role in shaping recruitment, structure and future direction of the team
·Work on diverse projects across commercial, education, residential and public sectors
·Strong emphasis on sustainability and low-carbon design

Competitive benefits package including:

• 33 days holiday + birthday off + option to buy more
• Private medical insurance & health cash plan
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• EV scheme, cycle to work & travel loan options
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead the electrical discipline from a technical delivery perspective
·Oversee and review design output across all project stages (RIBA 1-5)
·Manage and mentor a growing team of engineers (currently 3)
·Take an active role in recruitment, team development and future growth strategy
·Act as a key client-facing lead, attending meetings and providing technical direction
·Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant and efficient electrical designs
·Collaborate with wider MEP teams on integrated project delivery

What they're Looking For:

·Strong background in electrical building services design within consultancy
·Experience leading projects and mentoring or managing engineers
·Comfortable taking ownership of technical delivery and quality assurance
·Client-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships
·Knowledge of UK regulations, standards and sustainable design practices
·Ideally working towards or already Chartered (CIBSE/IET)

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role with real influence, where you'll shape both the technical direction and growth of the electrical team.

Apply Now: Contact Charlie Weeks at Charlie.weeks@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876048.