Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a newly established in-house design team within a well-established M&E contractor (Building Services).

This role is pivotal in developing and strengthening the electrical design capability, transitioning design services from external consultancies to a fully integrated internal function. The successful Electrical Engineer will play a key role not only in delivering high-quality electrical designs but also in shaping the growth, structure, and long-term vision of the team.

This position offers the opportunity to influence standards, processes, and recruitment while leading diverse and technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across a range of projects from concept (RIBA Stage 1) through to construction (RIBA Stage 5).

• Undertake and oversee:

  • Cable sizing and calculations
  • Lighting design and lux calculations
  • Load assessments
  • Power distribution design
  • Surveys and condition reports
  • Technical specifications and reports

• Ensure compliance with current regulations, British Standards, and best practice guidance.

• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.

Project Leadership

• Act as the electrical lead on projects.
• Manage project deliverables, technical risk, and program coordination.
• Attend design meetings, client briefings, and site visits.
• Work closely with site teams and contractors to resolve technical queries.
• Support both design & build and design-only projects.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist clients in developing project scope and defining technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and value engineering input.
• Represent the electrical discipline in client meetings and design reviews.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors and consultants.

Team Development & Growth

• Lead the electrical discipline within the new design team.
• Contribute to recruitment, mentoring, and development of junior engineers.
• Help define design standards, templates, and quality assurance processes.
• Support the strategic growth and evolution of the in-house design function.

Required Experience & Attributes

• Significant experience in electrical building services design.
• Proven ability to lead projects electrically from concept through to delivery.
• Strong technical capability across all aspects of electrical design.
• Experience working across multiple RIBA stages.
• Confident in a client-facing role.
• Comfortable working both in office and on active construction sites.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of contractor-led project environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to join and shape a newly forming in-house design team.
• Influence the standards, culture, and structure of the electrical discipline.
• Be a key part of transitioning design capability from outsourced consultancy to internal delivery.
• Work across a wide variety of high-profile and technically diverse projects.
• Significant scope for career progression as the team grows.

If you think this could be of interest to you or someone you know, please get in touch today!