Senior Electrical Designer Engineer

Cibsejournal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Derbyshire is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead design and delivery of electrical systems for public sector projects. This hybrid role involves producing detailed layouts using AutoCAD, managing site visits, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong electrical design experience and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 with flexible working hours and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Hybrid working with flexible hours

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior team members.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations and public sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for public sector buildings.
• Produce detailed layouts and specifications using AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux.
• Conduct site visits and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Relux

Proficiency in Dialux

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected multi-disciplinary property and design consultancy based in Derbyshire. The organization delivers high-quality public sector projects that support local communities, including schools, council buildings, and blue‑light facilities. With a strong regional presence and a focus on both maintenance and capital works (typically up to £2 million), they offer a collaborative, flexible, and forward‑thinking working environment.

Your new role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of electrical systems across a range of public sector buildings. You will be responsible for producing detailed layouts and specifications using AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux; conducting site visits; and managing stakeholder relationships. You will also contribute to project planning, mentor junior engineers, and help shape technical standards and design strategies within the team. The role is hybrid, with approximately 90 % of projects based in and around Derbyshire, and involves both maintenance and capital works. Designs must be compliant, efficient, and tailored to the needs of each client.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical design within the building services sector
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux
• In‑depth knowledge of UK building regulations and public sector standards
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior team members
• Candidates from an electrical trades background looking to transition into design are also considered, provided they demonstrate strong technical aptitude and design ambition

Benefits

• A competitive salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership, and career progression
• A supportive team culture and the chance to work on meaningful public sector projects

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