Associate Director - Electrical

Our client is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to support the growth and delivery of its rail engineering business in Basingstoke. This permanent role combines electrical engineering leadership, technical governance, client relationship management, business development, project delivery and team development across complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee electrical engineering design activities, including designs, specifications, calculations, reports and technical documentation
• Review and approve technical outputs, carrying out design reviews, quality audits and assurance activities
• Act as an Electrical Team Leader and provide technical guidance across rail and wider infrastructure projects
• Manage multiple projects, monitoring programme, budget, risks, resources, change control and overall project performance
• Develop strong relationships with clients across rail, highways, local authorities, energy, water, development and construction sectors
• Prepare and support bids, tenders, fee proposals, project forecasts and business reports
• Lead, mentor and develop engineers, senior engineers and graduates while promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Rail Engineering and Assurance:

• Support Network Rail and Train Operating Company project assurance requirements
• Work towards or maintain approvals for roles such as Contractor's Responsible Engineer and Contractor's Engineering Manager
• Attend site visits and inspections, including occasional out-of-hours rail work where required
• Prepare and review technical reports following site assessments
• Work collaboratively with civil engineering, track, signalling, SISS, architecture and MEP teams

Job Requirements:

• BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards chartership
• Significant experience within a senior electrical engineering consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design, technical standards, quality assurance and engineering governance
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex multidisciplinary projects
• Background in rail, buildings, infrastructure, highways or energy projects
• Understanding of contract administration, commercial management, project controls and resource planning
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, support business growth and contribute to bids and tenders

Compliance and Professional Standards:

The successful Associate Electrical Engineer will promote high standards of health and safety, environmental compliance and quality management. The role requires a strong understanding of Designer responsibilities under the CDM Regulations, relevant industry standards, client requirements and company procedures. The postholder will also support RISQS and ISO audits while managing technical risk and promoting best practice across all project activities.

Benefits and Development:

• Permanent opportunity within a growing rail and infrastructure engineering environment
• Opportunities to influence regional business growth and office development
• Technical leadership and involvement in high-profile multidisciplinary projects
• Mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative working environment with access to experienced engineering teams

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional to take on a senior leadership role within the rail sector, develop client relationships and contribute to the successful growth of a regional engineering business.