Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Skilled Careers
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
