Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a respected, forward-thinking Building Services consultancy known for delivering high-quality design solutions across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Due to continued project wins and sustained growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding MEP team.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services across a range of challenging and high-profile projects including healthcare, high end residential, commercial and mixed use buildings.  You’ll manage concept through to detailed design, mentor junior engineers, and represent the business in client and design-team meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process on projects from feasibility to completion


• Produce high-quality electrical designs including lighting, power distribution, LV systems, containment, fire alarms, security systems, and renewable technologies


• Perform detailed calculations using industry-standard software (e.g., Amtech, Dialux/Relux, Revit MEP)


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, and stakeholders


• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and technical reviews


• Prepare technical specifications, reports, drawings, and tender documentation


• Mentor, guide, and support graduate and intermediate engineers


• Ensure all work meets current building regulations, British Standards, and relevant industry guidelines

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)


• Minimum 6–8 years' experience in a Building Services consultancy environment


• Strong understanding of UK building regulations, standards, and industry best practice


• Proficiency in Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and Revit (preferred but not essential)


• Chartered or working toward CEng (IET, CIBSE) highly desirable


• Confident communicating with clients and contributing to design team discussions


• Able to manage workload, deadlines, and multiple project demands

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Clear progression pathways toward Principal/Associate level


• Support for chartership and continued professional development


• Opportunity to work on landmark UK and international projects


• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture