Senior Electrical Design Manager – Building Services (Design & Build)
Location: Corsham, UK
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits
Overview
A leading UK design and construction contractor operating across the data centre, defence, energy, and high-technology sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of electrical building services design from pre-construction through to project handover.
You will oversee complex, technically demanding projects where innovation, compliance, and precision engineering are critical. The role requires strong technical leadership, design coordination, and the ability to manage internal and external design teams in a Design & Build environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design Management
1. Lead electrical design delivery from concept through to handover across major construction projects
2. Manage and coordinate internal and external design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
3. Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and all statutory requirements
4. Act as Technical Lead supporting senior technical leadership across all project phases
5. Oversee design risk management, including Principal Designer duties under CDM
Electrical Building Services Design
6. Produce and review detailed electrical designs for:
7. LV and MV power distribution systems
8. Small power systems
9. Lighting design (including Dialux/Relux modelling)
10. Fire alarm systems
11. Security and CCTV systems
12. Earthing and lightning protection systems
13. Ensure technical accuracy, buildability, and cost-effectiveness of all designs
14. Review technical submittals, RFIs, and contractor design portions (CDP)
Project Lifecycle Involvement
15. Lead technical input during tendering and pre-construction stages
16. Conduct design reviews, gap analysis, value engineering (VE), and risk assessments
17. Support preparation of contractor proposals and technical bid documentation
18. Participate in design coordination, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and technical workshops
19. Oversee construction-phase technical compliance and site-based design verification
20. Support project handover, O&M documentation, and compliance validation
Collaboration & Compliance
21. Liaise closely with clients, project managers, engineers, and site teams
22. Ensure adherence to safety in design principles and HSEQ requirements
23. Maintain design intent and configuration control throughout project lifecycle
24. Promote digital engineering and BIM-led coordination across projects
25. Drive continuous improvement in design processes and technical standards
Required Experience
26. Proven experience in a senior electrical design or technical management role within construction or building services
27. Strong background in Design & Build projects
28. Experience in high-technology, defence, data centres, or industrial environments (desirable)
29. In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and statutory compliance
30. Experience managing full design lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery
31. Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and coordination
32. Experience supervising contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams
33. Strong technical documentation and specification writing capability
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in:
34. Revit (BIM) and Navisworks
35. AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
36. Dialux and/or Relux
37. Amtech and/or ElectricalOM
38. Microsoft Office Suite
39. Autodesk Construction Cloud (desirable)
Additional knowledge:
40. Lightning protection risk assessment calculations
41. Electrical design analysis and system modelling tools
42. BIM coordination and clash detection workflows
Qualifications
43. Degree-qualified (BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering or related discipline)
44. Background in Building Services, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Technical Design
45. Working towards Chartered status (preferred)
46. Membership of a relevant professional body (engineering or architectural institute)
47. MCIAT or ARB registration (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
48. Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum
49. Car allowance (eligible roles)
50. Competitive pension scheme
51. Private healthcare (BUPA) + cash plan
52. Electric vehicle scheme
53. Cycle to work scheme
54. Eyecare vouchers
55. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
Equal Opportunities
This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and merit, with no discrimination on any protected characteristic.