Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

About the job:
As one of our Associate Electrical Engineers, you will join our soon-to-be-launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team and supporting the continued growth of our UK presence. This is a key management role focused on delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.

The role will initially be remote, transitioning to a hybrid model once the Birmingham hub is operational, with flexible office attendance required.

You will work across complex data centre projects throughout EMEA, acting as a senior technical authority and trusted decision-maker. As a self-starter, you will apply current technologies, make independent technical judgements and operate confidently within a fast-paced, agile environment.

You will bring strong commercial awareness, making informed financial and project decisions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure Ethos design processes and engineering standards are upheld to the highest level.

About you:

The role will initially be remote, transitioning to a hybrid model once the Birmingham hub is operational, with flexible office attendance required.
Honours degree - Chartered [an advantage, but not essential]
10+ years recognised expert within the sector [electrical engineering and data centres or industrial/high-tech and commercial]
3+ years' experience in people management, managing multidisciplinary teams (consultants and engineers, etc.)
3+ years' project management experience, overseeing both electrical and mechanical engineering projects
Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organisation
Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
Champion excellence in the Ethos design process and engineering techniquesYour key day-to-day activities:

Review technical designs to ensure that design & scope are fully understood
Enhance functionality and costs on projects
Ensure effective collaboration between M&E
Lead a high performing team, championing QA and QC, and hitting deadline targets
Monitor costs and innovate to minimise expenses within the Ethos group
Assist in the management of the resources within the group, including outsourcing
Can interpret contracts, understanding terms and conditions and work to these parameters
Liaise with senior management when new and relevant industry trends and products emerge
Assist in the procurement of new business – liaising with the senior management team
Effectively communicate to external parties [clients, suppliers, partners, vendors]
Build relationships with external business associates
Represent the group to the wider Ethos company, providing inputs to shape the companies Quality Assurance procedures
Manage a team in the delivery of multiple large-scale projects
Monitor the development of the team through monthly 1-2-1’s and informal communication
Train junior team members and create action plans for poor performance
Ensure new technologies are understood by the Ethos teamWhy Join?

They are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.

What's on offer:

Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.Benefits:

Flexible working times
25 Days holidays
Pension Scheme
Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Regular training/mentoring / further college support
Support for Chartership
Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.


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