Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead (with project exposure across the UK)
An established, design-led building services consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the growth of their MEP team in Hemel Hempstead.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, collaborative practice known for delivering high-end residential and technically challenging projects across the UK and internationally. The business has built a strong reputation for its hands-on, director-led approach and its ability to deliver intelligent, discreet engineering solutions.
You’ll be joining a team where quality is prioritised over volume, and engineers are given genuine responsibility, autonomy, and direct access to senior leadership.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in the design and delivery of electrical building services systems across a portfolio of bespoke and design-focused projects.
Key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed electrical designs including calculations, specifications, and drawings
• Designing systems such as power, lighting, containment, and life safety systems
• Supporting projects from concept design through to installation and commissioning
• Coordinating closely with mechanical engineers, architects, and external consultants
• Attending client and design team meetings
• Carrying out site visits, inspections, and witnessing/commissioning activities
• Supporting and mentoring more junior engineers where appropriate

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Strong experience in electrical design within the built environment
• Comfortable working across multiple project stages
• Familiar with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Working towards Chartership or already Chartered (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional 2-week shutdown over Christmas
• Exposure to high-end, design-led projects
• Close mentorship and direct access to senior engineers and directors
• Clear progression within a growing consultancy
• Supportive, non-corporate and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a role where they can have real influence on projects and work closely with decision-makers.
If you’re looking to move away from a large, corporate structure into a more agile, design-focused consultancy-this role offers the chance to develop your career in a more hands-on and meaningful way.

Apply now or contact Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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