Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Design
A respected building services engineering consultancy in South Croydon is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and contribute to high-quality, design-led engineering solutions across multiple sectors.
About the Projects
You will be involved in a varied and growing portfolio that includes:
Luxury and high-spec residential developments
Commercial fit-outs and office refurbishments
Industrial and logistics facilities
Care homes and assisted living schemes
Education and community buildings
Mixed-use developments
Low-carbon, energy-efficient retrofit schemes
These projects offer a mix of new-build and refurbishment work, with a strong focus on technical quality and sustainable engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver detailed electrical design across multiple projects, from concept to handover.
Produce high-quality drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and design packages.
Work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, contractors, and end clients to achieve coordinated design solutions.
Carry out design duties covering lighting, power, containment, life safety systems, smart technologies, and renewable energy solutions.
Attend design team meetings, client presentations, and site inspections.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice.
Provide guidance to intermediate and junior engineers as needed.
About You
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong consultancy background with proven experience delivering electrical building services design.
Confident communicator with excellent technical and problem-solving ability.
Proficient in Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD; Revit experience is an advantage.
Understanding of low-carbon design principles, Part L, and modern building services requirements.
Able to manage projects independently and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Clear progression route toward Associate level.
Flexible working arrangements.
Opportunity to work on diverse, design-driven projects.
Supportive team environment that encourages development and responsibility