Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer
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AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery, we are playing a leading role in some of the world's most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defense.
Overview
Our Building Design Practice is looking for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment. This role will involve working as part of a national practice delivering engineering design solutions to clients across the UK. The role will encompass multi-sector experience with expertise in Commercial, Defence, Energy, Education, Healthcare beneficial. You will work on a diverse range of projects with recent examples including Manchester Digital Campus, Seashell SEND college, New Submarine Manufacturing facilities for BAE Systems, and University of Sheffield's MEP designer framework.
The opportunity requires client-facing responsibilities as well as day-to-day design and management of projects. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design engineer to further develop their career within a leading building design consultancy. Our Building Services Engineering team won the "Building Performance Consultancy (over 300 employees)" award at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025.
Energy and Carbon are essential aspects of this position. With the rise in importance of decarbonising the built environment, we are expanding to deliver sustainable solutions for our growing portfolio of satisfied clients.
Your role
* Undertake the design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems from concept through to detailed design – power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection, etc.
* Carry out and support others in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux.
* Prepare technical specifications, design reports and presentations.
* Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Revit.
* Represent AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and other professionals.
* Conduct condition surveys, inspections and monitor installation and commissioning.
* Manage own workload, ensuring projects are delivered excellently with agreed deadlines and budgets.
* Assist with the technical development of junior team members.
About You
* Relevant experience of Building Services Engineering and an interest in design excellence for building design.
* A natural curiosity and an interest in exploring the new ways of working.
* Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
* Working towards, or a Chartered Member of IET, CIBSE or equivalent body.
* Working experience with common calculation software such as Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS and Microsoft packages. Knowledge of High Voltage design tools would also be beneficial.
* Detailed knowledge of UK technical standards and codes of practice.
* Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings. Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.
* Competent in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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