Associate Director - Electrical

Job Description

Associate Director - Electrical

Glasgow

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have an opportunity for an Associate D irector to play a key role in delivering high-quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment.

You will join our Electrical team based in our Glasgow office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

It's an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office-established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects-has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK.

We are a recognised lead er in the built e nvironment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commer cial, and complex engineering sectors.

Our work spans cutting edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infr astr ucture and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology e nvironments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and pri vate s ectors, both locally and internationally.

Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.

You will hold a senior leadership role with significant responsibility for the delivery, commercial performance and external reputation of the electrical discipline. You will lead multiple large-scale, technically complex projects, drive business development, develop long-term client relationships and build the external profile of the team and firm. You will lead by example, create an environment that attracts and retains high-performing people, and identify opportunities to add value beyond project scope to secure future work.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to

Build and maintain client and consultant relationships; secure new business and negotiate scope and fees.

Lead interviews, bid preparation and consultant appointment negotiations.

Define client briefs and ensure delivery of technically accurate, high-quality solutions.Lead delivery and take ownership of profitable large or technically complex schemes.

Represent Hoare Lea at project and principal meetings across disciplines.

Develop, lead and mentor a high-performing team; manage workload, performance objectives and succession planning.

Chair team management meetings and monitor team expenditure.

Manage and mitigate project and business risks; ensure compliance with procurement and contractual requirements.

Promote HL services and sector development; share technical knowledge firmwide and act as a technical point of contact.

Contribute to central management, business improvement projects and open communication across the business.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll need

Chartered engineer (or equivalent professional recognition).

Strong technical expertise in electrical design and current regulations.Extensive relevant industry experience delivering complex projects to tight timescales.

Good understanding of other building services disciplines and integrated project teams.

Proven commercial and client-development skills; builds lasting professional relationships.

Demonstrable leadership: motivates teams, manages performance and drives succession planning.

Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Organised, IT-lterate (relevant design/office software).

Committed to continuous professional development and wider industry engagement.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process.