Job Description:

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors.

We're working with a leading international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is continuing to invest in the growth of its MEP business across the North of England. As part of this expansion, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join the business at Associate, Associate Director or Director level.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role, combining technical excellence, team development, client engagement and business growth. You'll lead the Electrical discipline across the North, helping to shape a growing team while delivering technically challenging projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Salary: £75,000–£95,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Location: Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid)

Sector: Building Services / MEP Design Consultancy

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

What You'll Do

• Lead the Electrical discipline across a varied portfolio of multidisciplinary Building Services projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of high-quality electrical design solutions from concept through to completion.
• Manage, mentor and develop an established Electrical engineering team, supporting its continued growth.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and international design teams to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Play an active role in business development, supporting work-winning activities and helping to secure new opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and the highest technical standards.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and success of the regional MEP business.

Who You Are

• An experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer with a strong consultancy background.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and managing technical teams.
• Strong technical expertise across Electrical Building Services design.
• Commercially aware with experience developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• A confident leader who enjoys mentoring and developing engineers.
• Experienced across a range of private sector projects, including: Commercial, Residential, Build-to-Rent (BTR), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-Living, Hotels, Leisure and Higher Education
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership) would be advantageous.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Join a highly respected international consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Lead and influence the continued growth of a well-established Electrical team across the North.
• Work on prestigious, technically challenging projects alongside industry-leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Enjoy a genuine leadership role with the opportunity to shape both project delivery and future business growth.
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation and long-term career development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000–£95,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive benefits package, including bonus and car allowance.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to be based from either Manchester or Leeds.
• Clear opportunities for continued career progression into senior leadership.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business delivering landmark projects across the UK.

If you're an experienced Electrical Building Services professional looking for your next leadership challenge within a forward-thinking engineering consultancy, I'd be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.