Company profile:

Our client is anestablished building services engineering consultancy delivering high-quality design and project management services across a broad range of sectors. The practice has a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working, and a practical, client-focused approach to design.

Working across education, residential, commercial, healthcare, and specialist survey and reporting projects, the business provides a full range of electrical engineering services from concept design through to completion and contract administration. Projects vary in scale and complexity, offering engineers the opportunity to remain hands-on while also developing leadership and project management skills.

The consultancy offers a supportive and close-knit working environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute to technical standards, and play an active role in mentoring and developing junior staff. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and long-term client relationships, the company continues to grow steadily while maintaining a personal and professional culture.

Role Overview

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for leading electrical design delivery, managing and mentoring junior staff, and undertaking project management and administrative duties. The role includes responsibility for monitoring design team costs in line with agreed programs and budgets.

This position suits an ambitious, self-motivated team player with experience in a consultancy environment, ideally where both technical design and team management responsibilities are required. The successful candidate will be capable of delivering electrical designs from concept through to completion, including specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates, while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting internal team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Deliver electrical design and project management services across a range of project types
• Manage and support the electrical design team, providing technical guidance and leadership
• Liaise directly with clients and attend project meetings
• Support business development and help maintain and expand the client base
• Carry out site surveys and produce technical reports
• Undertake quality inspections and ensure design compliance
• Use approved software and tools in line with company procedures
• Monitor and manage the financial performance of projects
• Develop and maintain internal electrical design standards
• Mentor, train, and oversee junior engineers

Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations
• Experience working within an engineering consultancy
• Experience working for a large contractor in a design capacity
• Project management of multi-disciplinary projects
• Production of detailed technical specifications
• Preparation of design calculations (manual and software-based)
• Production and review of drawings and design mark-ups
• Preparation of tender packages and tender analysis
• Development of budget cost estimates for building services
• Carrying out site surveys and on-site project management
• Preparation of condition reports
• Management and mentoring of junior staff
• Direct client liaison

Technical Knowledge

• CIBSE Guides
• IEE Wiring Regulations
• CDM Regulations
• British Standards
• UK Revit / BIM standards
• Building Regulations

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• AutoCAD and Revit
• Microsoft Project
• Hevacomp
• Amtech
• Dialux Evo

You would ideally be qualified to at least HNC or degree level in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Above all, you will be a motivated team player with strong communication skills, capable of leading others while remaining hands-on with design and delivery.

If you think this could be for you or someone you know, don’t hesitate getting in touch today.