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.
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