Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Permanent)
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 BSth 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