Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building ServicesLocation: East Midlands Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Type: Freelance / Temporary / Contract Rate: Circa £45/hour (negotiable) Start: FlexibleOur client is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a building services consultancy delivering a wide range of projects - from Arts and Heritage to commercial, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, science and tech, sports and leisure, retail, and residential.What you'll be doing:
Lead electrical design across all project stages (concept to Stage 5)
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
Develop detailed electrical systems for lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, data systems, and sustainability solutions
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
Collaborate with estimators and project managers to deliver accurate designs and cost plans
Attend and lead client, pre-construction, and design meetings
Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated building services solutions
Oversee quality assurance and sign-off on electrical designs
What we're looking for:
Extensive experience in electrical building services design
Proven track record of leading projects and managing design teams
Strong knowledge of BS standards, IET Wiring Regulations, and relevant codes
Proficiency in CAD/Revit and familiarity with BIM workflows
Excellent client-facing skills and ability to present technical solutions clearly
Comfortable working in-office (1 day WFH possibility)
Ideally degree-qualified or equivalent experience, but practical expertise is key
Why join?
Long-term, rolling contract with stability
Opportunity to lead high-profile projects across diverse sectors
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Flexibility on start date and working style
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