Involve Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our clients growing team based in their Cardiff head office. This is a key leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to strategic growth — all within a supportive and flexible working environment.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead and manage electrical building services projects from feasibility through to completion. You will take ownership of design delivery, oversee quality standards, and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff across all project stages.
This role offers genuine scope for internal development and progression within a collaborative, high-performing team.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (depending on experience)
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Flexible working including set WFH days and flexible hours
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Private medical insurance
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Reward scheme and wellbeing incentives
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Structured internal development and promotion opportunities
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Support towards Chartered Engineer status with an assigned internal mentor
About You
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical building services design
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Experience managing and delegating to engineers and technical staff
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Affiliated with CIBSE or IET and either Chartered or working towards Chartered status
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Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to CPD
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and chair internal project meetings, resource planning and delivery
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Develop and present technical and strategic reports to clients
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Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and design partners
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Oversee project deliverables and ensure compliance with Q&A standards, BSRIA, BS 7671 and CIBSE guidance
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Supervise and coordinate engineering teams across multiple projects
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Contribute to business development and process improvement initiatives
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Manage NEC and JCT contract responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with CDM and health & safety regulations
Technical Expertise
You will be confident in:
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Electrical building services design across all RIBA stages
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LV distribution systems, switchgear, transformer selection and generator integration
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HV infrastructure and private networks
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UPS systems, surge protection, earthing and protective device coordination
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Lighting and emergency lighting design (Dialux/Relux)
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Fire alarm systems (BS 5839), emergency voice communication systems
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Security systems including CCTV, access control and intruder alarms
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Renewable energy integration and sustainable system design
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Energy analysis and procurement advisory
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CAD/BIM software and Amtech design calculations
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Commissioning management and site inspections
You will bring a strong technical grounding, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and the ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions aligned with client budgets and programmes