Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

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  • Permanent
  • City of London
  • £50000 - £60000 Per Annum USD / Year

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead the design, delivery, and coordination of electrical building services across a range of healthcare, residential, and commercial projects. This is a key technical role involving project leadership, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Delivery

  • Lead the design and development of electrical building services, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, containment, ICT systems, LV/HV infrastructure, and emergency systems.
  • Produce detailed design calculations, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, and reports.
  • Ensure all designs meet relevant regulatory, statutory, and client standards (e.g., BS7671, HTM guidelines for healthcare).
  • Conduct site surveys, inspections, and technical reviews to ensure quality and compliance throughout project stages.

Project Leadership

  • Manage electrical design delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Lead design reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and oversee technical quality.
  • Take responsibility for project planning, resourcing, and meeting deadlines.
  • Support bid and proposal preparation when required.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as primary point of contact for clients on electrical and building services matters.
  • Attend stakeholder meetings, workshops, and presentations to articulate design decisions and project progress.
  • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, and external consultants.

Team Development & Mentorship

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Review work outputs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practice within the electrical team.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it is highly desirable.
  • Significant experience delivering electrical building services within healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors.
  • Strong understanding of UK regulations, standards, and building services design processes.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux, Revit, and AutoCAD.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Ability to lead projects independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
  • Professional development support, including chartership pathways.
  • A collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Job Overview
Offered Salary
£50000 - £60000 Per Annum
Job Location
City of London
Job Type
Permanent
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