Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes (with UK-wide project coverage)
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Building Services / Consulting Engineering
Fantastic Opportunity
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking building services consultancy, delivering innovative mechanical and electrical design solutions for commercial, industrial, logistics, residential and mixed-use projects across the UK. You’ll join a highly skilled team known for technical excellence, precision engineering, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.
About the Role
Our client, a respected consultancy within the building services engineering sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and manage the full design process — from concept through to detailed design and project completion. You’ll play a key role in delivering technically robust, compliant and cost-effective electrical services design solutions for clients across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver electrical design for building services projects, including HV/LV systems, power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and data systems.
* Produce detailed design documentation, load calculations, drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
* Coordinate with mechanical, architectural and structural teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
* Use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and BIM to produce accurate, high-quality design packages.
* Conduct site surveys, attend client and design meetings, and ensure compliance with all relevant UK standards and regulations.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
About You
* Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Proven consultancy experience in electrical building services design across commercial, industrial, or mixed-use sectors.
* Strong technical understanding of lighting design, power distribution, earthing, fire alarm systems, and data cabling.
* Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD and general electrical design software.
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and BS standards.
* Excellent communication, project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites when required.
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile and technically challenging projects across the UK.
* A supportive, professional environment where your expertise is recognised and valued.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
How to Apply
If you’re a motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer seeking to work on innovative and technically complex projects within a respected building services consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV