Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Skilled Careers
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.
