Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in London is seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer to manage challenging projects and mentor junior engineers. With a focus on sustainable design and innovation, the role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and excellent communication skills, making this a perfect fit for those looking to advance their careers in a progressive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Flexible hybrid working model

Comprehensive professional development

Company-provided laptop and phone

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Proven track record in delivering electrical design solutions.
• Broad understanding of building services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed coordination.
• Implement sustainable design principles and innovative technologies.
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure best practice implementation.
• Conduct site surveys and manage cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Electrical design solutions

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior engineers

AutoCAD proficiency

3D BIM modelling

Electrical load calculations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D BIM modelling tools

Job description

Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per year + bonus and benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer to join a thriving, forward-thinking building services consultancy. This career-defining role offers significant client-facing responsibility and opportunities for leadership, managing projects from feasibility through to post-occupancy. With a flexible hybrid working model, you will be part of a company delivering technically complex projects across commercial, data centre, education, and specialist facilities sectors.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment. You should have a proven track record in delivering electrical design solutions, a broad understanding of building services, and the ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed coordination.
• Implement sustainable design principles and innovative technologies.
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure best practice implementation.
• Deliver technical services on site, including contractor monitoring and quality assurance.
• Conduct site surveys, validation exercises, and manage cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Work across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, data centres, education, residential, and specialist production environments.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a consultancy or contracting environment.
• Experience with commercial and/or data centre projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D BIM modelling tools, and electrical load calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce technical reports and specifications and lead client-facing discussions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£50k–£70k) plus performance- and profit-related bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Company-provided laptop and phone.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.

This role provides the opportunity to advance into leadership and management while contributing to a consultancy shaping the future of building services engineering.

Please apply here now!