Job Description

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, multi-disciplinary Top 150 consultancy based in London, with coverage through 10 offices. They are currently seeking an ambitious Associate / Director to join their expanding Electrical team. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a background in Electrical Engineering who is passionate about driving this team forwards.

Our client is open-minded in their search and welcomes applications from candidates who may not yet be at Director level but possess the right ambition and expertise to step into the role in the near future. This position offers the opportunity to obtain shares and progress within an established business, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of a thriving and growing office.

If you are driven, commercially aware, and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business, we encourage you to apply.

About the Company

With a history spanning over 50 years, our client has grown to a team of over 180 professionals, including a dedicated Electrical & Mechanical team of 12. They work across a diverse range of projects including Residential, Education, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Commercial, and Public Sector developments.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging between 70,000-100,000 DOE
• Opportunity for shares within the business
• Close mentoring and progression opportunities
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Ability to purchase and sell holiday
• Professional fees paid for
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Social office and team building exercises
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview

Job Overview

• Play an integral role in expanding and developing the London / Maidstone office (currently a team of 4).
• Contribute to the company's operational strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships and frameworks.
• Represent the company at networking events to enhance brand visibility and business opportunities.
• Act as the technical authority on electrical building services design, including LV power distribution, lighting systems, fire and safety systems, renewable technologies, and smart controls.
• Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to handover, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Report directly to Executive Directors on business development, marketing, and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET or CIBSE.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in electrical building services design and management, preferably in the UK.
• Proven track record in leading major projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as Amtech/ETAP, Dialux/Relux, Revit MEP.
• Experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, client-focused, with strong business acumen.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy, and by applying, you consent to data processing and contact regarding our services.