Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver electrical design work across various building services projects. You will support junior engineers and work closely in an office-based environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in electrical design, a solid technical understanding of electrical systems, and confidence in client interactions. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 is offered, along with structured career progression and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Support for Chartered Engineer status

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Experience on lower-value and larger complex projects.
• Confidence in working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design work for various projects.
• Support junior engineers through mentoring.
• Collaborate closely in an office-based environment.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Client and design team interaction

Technical understanding of electrical systems

Project management for complex projects

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

# Senior Electrical Design EngineerEmployerLocation: Glasgow, ScotlandSalary: Up to £60,000Closing date: 19 Feb 2026Reference: 4760810View more categoriesView less categoriesSpecialist areaFunctionContract TypeHoursYou need to or to save a job.Send jobYour new companyYour new company is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, delivering a mix of low‑ and high‑value building services projects across multiple sectors, with strong support for professional development and Chartered Engineer progression.Your new roleAs a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will deliver electrical design work across a mix of low‑ and high‑value building services projects, working from concept through to detailed design while supporting junior engineers.This is a fully office‑based role, supporting close collaboration and hands‑on mentoring.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a company that values and invests in its employees, offering:Genuine and structured career progression.Strong, hands‑on support through Chartered Engineer status, including experience planning and mentoring.Access to and support for MEC Supervisor qualification, if desired.Ongoing professional development linked to live project work.A competitive salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.Exposure to a wide range of project types and sizes.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will typically have:5+ years' experience in electrical building services design.Experience working on both lower‑value and larger, complex projects.A solid technical understanding of electrical systems within buildings.Confidence working directly with clients and design teams.A desire to continue developing professionally.Be working towards or already Chartered (CEng).Candidates with the right attitude and long‑term ambition will be well supported, even if their experience does not match every requirement exactly.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call Amina Hanif (Senior Recruitment Consultant) on 07710222282.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Full right to work required for this role, no sponsorship options available.Building Services experience is essential and non-negotiable.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukAt Hays, we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As lifelong career partners we’re with our candidates each step of the way.Whether you’re seeking a job for right now, a career change, or to move up the career ladder, we have the expertise, the up-to-date knowledge, connections and training to help you get where you want to go.Providing an unmatched wealth of jobs across industries and professions, using our insights and market leading salary checker, employer relationships, pathways and support, we bring roles that challenge and excite you.And it doesn’t end there. Our expert consultants are here to help get you more than your next job – offering training and upskilling via our free-to-use My Learning platform.## Apply for Senior Electrical Design Engineerto apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (\*) are required