Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services
Location - Cardiff or Swansea
Salary - £38k - £58k (Negotiable)
We’re working with a top-performing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to find a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their high-achieving Building Services team. With locations in Cardiff and Swansea, the team is recognised as one of the most successful and profitable within the business, thanks to a strong delivery framework and long-term client relationships.
About the Team
Led by a highly experienced manager who joined from a well-known consultancy, this 10-person team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a client-first mindset. The group includes a blend of senior hires, graduates, and agency recruits with backgrounds from top-tier consultancies. They closely partner with in-house civil, structural, architectural, and sustainability experts, as well as an active QS/PM team.
Project Focus
You’ll work on a range of challenging and rewarding projects, including:
* Education sector (net zero, decarbonisation)
* Welsh healthcare frameworks
* High-tech and semiconductor facilities
The Role
We’re looking for a client-facing, technically strong Senior Electrical Engineer who can take the lead on projects. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design delivery and thrives in a collaborative, digitally enabled environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and design electrical systems (power, lighting, life safety, comms, access control, etc.)
* Use industry software (Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, Revit) for detailed calculations and modelling
* Support and guide junior engineers
* Attend and contribute to client and contractor meetings
* Conduct site visits and inspections
* Collaborate with national and international delivery teams
What You’ll Need
* Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
* Chartered or working toward CEng (IET/CIBSE)
* Strong grasp of digital tools and design software
* Knowledge of energy reduction, decarbonisation and passive design principles
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills
* Experience in consultancy or design-led contractor roles
* Bonus: familiarity with coding or scripting tools
What’s on Offer
* Flexible working (remote/hybrid options)
* Supportive culture for returners and working parents
* Career mobility—opportunities to relocate nationally or internationally
* High staff retention and strong team ethos
* Industry recognition as an inclusive and progressive employer
If you're interested or would simply like more information then get in touch with Danny Brookes using the below details..
danny.brookes@calibresearch.co.uk
0121 7960117