Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design-led consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead on various high-profile projects. This role offers an opportunity to provide technical direction and mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities include overseeing electrical design for building services, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and coordinating efforts with project teams. The role comes with a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000, alongside a hybrid work model and professional development support.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000 - £70,000

Hybrid working model

Clear progression opportunities

Support for chartership

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or strong Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer within UK building services.
• Working toward or already Chartered (IEng or CEng).
• Ability to communicate confidently and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of building services on various projects.
• Produce and review calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs meet UK regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent knowledge of UK standards

Proficiency in Amtech

Proficiency in Dialux/Relux

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Confident communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Amtech

Dialux/Relux

AutoCAD

Job description

Your new company. A well‑established and design‑led building services engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support its continued growth across the UK.

This role offers the opportunity to take a technical lead position on a range of high‑profile and technically challenging projects, working closely with associates, project teams and clients.

Your new role

You will be responsible for leading the electrical building services design on projects from concept through to construction, providing technical direction and mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading the electrical design of building services systems, including power, lighting, fire alarms, data, security and life‑safety systems
• Producing and reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports
• Coordinating with mechanical engineers, architects and external consultants
• Acting as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams
• Attending design team and client meetings
• Managing and mentoring intermediate and junior engineers
• Ensuring designs meet UK regulations, standards and best practice

Project sectors

• Healthcare - hospitals, acute care and specialist facilities
• Commercial - offices, mixed‑use schemes and fit‑out projects
• Residential - high‑quality apartment and large‑scale residential developments

Projects range from complex refurbishments to large new‑build schemes, offering excellent technical variety.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Senior or strong Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer within UK building services
• Excellent knowledge of UK standards, regulations and design processes
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
• Competent with Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD (Revit experience beneficial)
• Working toward or already Chartered (IEng or CEng)
• Confident communicator with leadership and mentoring capability

What you'll get in return

• £50,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
• Clear progression to Principal or Associate level
• Exposure to flagship projects across multiple sectors
• Support with chartership and ongoing professional development
• Supportive, modern and collaborative working culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Adam Smeddle on 07752 790693 now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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