Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Join Kier as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer and play a key role in delivering coordinated, cost‑effective building services designs across complex and high‑value projects.

Location:

Basingstoke. Business Unit:
Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME). Reporting to:
Technical Director.

Working Hours:

Full Time, Permanent. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

• Develop detailed electrical designs aligned with project briefs and BSRIA stages.
• Produce coordinated drawings, specifications, and plant schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, BREEAM, and SHE policies.
• Support inspections, commissioning, and close‑out reporting.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and construction teams to ensure buildability and quality.

• Strong technical expertise in electrical building services design.
• Experience with design development, cost‑effective solutions, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead and influence within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of relevant software and calculation methods.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on quality and efficiency.

KME is a trusted MEP delivery partner within Kier, supporting projects from £5 m to £150 m across custodial, commercial, health, and science sectors. You will be part of a supportive, inclusive team with opportunities to grow and make a real impact. Transferrable skills are always welcome.

We offer a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role. Kier values diversity and inclusion and encourages all candidates to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application.