Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Your new company
A leading international engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing Building Services team. Working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions within sectors including commercial, defence, healthcare, education, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in professional development, technical excellence, and career progression.

Your new role
Asa Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of electricalBuilding services design from concept through to construction. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for developing technicallyrobust solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects aredelivered to the highest standards.

- Producing and reviewing electrical design calculations and specifications.- Designing LV power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, fire alarms, and associated building systems.
- Leading project deliverables across multiple sectors and project stages.
- Managing client relationships and attending design and coordination meetings.
- Collaborating closely with mechanical, structural, architectural, and specialist engineering disciplines.
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and sustainability objectives.
- Supporting bid preparation, fee proposals, and business development activities where required.

What you'll need to succeed
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) through IET, CIBSE, or equivalent.
- Significant experience in the design of electrical building services systems.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, BS7671, and relevant industry standards.
- Experience using industry-standard design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, ETAP, or similar.
- Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative teams.

What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Exposure to major nationally significant projects.
- Structured career development and training programmes.
- Support towards further professional accreditation.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
- Generous annual leave allowance with additional flexible benefits.

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