Senior Electrical Design Engineer

An opportunity to deliver full electrical design solutions on a range of building services and infrastructure projects for a key client. This role covers concept design through to site delivery, with responsibility for design leadership, project quality, and client engagement across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full electrical design: LV distribution, cable containment, lighting (with controls), fire alarms, small power, structured cabling

• Provide concept design, costings, technical specs, and input to tender submissions

• Carry out calculations for volt drop, supply sizing, and protection systems

• Liaise with controls engineers to help develop control strategies and descriptions of operation

• Produce drawings and calculations (manual/software) per RIBA stages and BG6 Design Framework

• Conduct site surveys, snagging inspections, and generate reports

• Attend internal and client meetings to update on progress and resolve issues

• Monitor project quality and financials, and expand internal electrical/technical standards

• Lead and mentor electrical design team as needed

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design for building services/infrastructure

• Chartered Engineer or working towards with CIBSE or IET

• In-depth knowledge of:
  • CIBSE Guides
  • IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 (18th Edition with Amendments)
  • CDM Regulations
  • British Standards
  • Revit/BIM Standards (UK)
  • RIBA or BG6 Design Frameworks

• Proficient with:
  • Amtech
  • Hevacomp
  • AutoCAD
  • Dialux or Relux
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF tools

• Strong understanding of building electrical systems, HVAC interfaces, energy controls, and sustainable design

• Knowledge of LV systems (HV experience beneficial)

• Familiar with National Design Specifications (NBS/NES)

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience using Revit and Bluebeam

• Familiarity with HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) & HBN (Health Building Notes) standards

• HV systems exposure

Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive salary with flexible benefits

• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service (+ buy/sell options)

• Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance

• Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Save As You Earn share plan

• Paid annual professional membership

• Ongoing training, clear career pathways, and Agile working support